SEN Motor Vehicle Teacher

Tradewind Recruitment; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free CPD and training

Dedicated Tradewind consultant

Temp-to-perm opportunity

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is supporting a SEN secondary school in Milton Keynes to appoint a dedicated Motor Vehicle Teacher on a full-time basis. The role focuses on delivering practical lessons to secondary students with SEN/SEMH needs, developing hands-on skills and employability.

Applicants should have strong Motor Vehicle knowledge, relevant teaching experience, and the ability to engage learners who may not thrive in traditional classrooms.

Qualifications

• Strong Motor Vehicle knowledge and practical teaching experience.
• Experience with SEN/SEMH or challenging behaviour is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver practical Motor Vehicle lessons for SEN/SEMH students.
• Teach students relevant vehicle maintenance, repair and workshop skills.
• Adapt activities to meet individual learning needs and abilities.
• Demonstrate practical techniques and ensure safe working practices.
• Build positive relationships with students and encourage engagement with learning.
• Support students to develop confidence, independence, teamwork and employability skills.
• Maintain clear expectations around behaviour, safety and workshop procedures.
• Work closely with support staff and the wider school team to help students make progress.

Skills

Motor Vehicle

SEN/SEMH experience

Job description

Motor Vehicle Teacher - SEN School - Milton KeynesLocation: Milton KeynesPosition: Motor Vehicle TeacherType: Full-timePotential: Temp-to-perm opportunityAgency: Tradewind RecruitmentTradewind Recruitment are currently supporting a SEN secondary school in Milton Keynes who are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and engaging Motor Vehicle Teacher to join their team on a full-time basis.

The school supports secondary-aged students with a range of Special Educational Needs and SEMH needs and provides a more practical and individualised approach to learning. They are looking for someone who can use their knowledge and experience within Motor Vehicle to engage students who may not always thrive within a traditional classroom environment.

The Role

You will be responsible for delivering practical and engaging Motor Vehicle lessons to secondary-aged students, helping them develop both their practical skills and wider employability skills.

You will be expected to:

• Plan and deliver practical Motor Vehicle lessons suitable for students with a range of SEN and SEMH needs.
• Teach students relevant vehicle maintenance, repair and workshop skills.
• Adapt activities and your teaching approach to meet individual learning needs and abilities.
• Demonstrate practical techniques and ensure students understand safe working practices.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with students and encourage them to engage with their learning.
• Support students to develop confidence, independence, teamwork and employability skills.
• Maintain clear expectations around behaviour, safety and workshop procedures.
• Work closely with support staff and the wider school team to help students make progress.

What We're Looking For

The successful candidate will have strong Motor Vehicle knowledge and practical experience, with the ability to confidently demonstrate and teach relevant skills. Experience working with SEN, SEMH or young people with challenging behaviour would be advantageous, but is not essential. The most important qualities are patience, enthusiasm, resilience and the ability to build positive relationships with students.You should be confident working in a practical environment and able to create structured, engaging sessions that give students the opportunity to develop skills they can use beyond the classroom.

Why Work with Tradewind Recruitment?

• Full-time position within a supportive SEN secondary school.
• Potential opportunity to move from temporary to permanent employment.
• Competitive rates of pay.
• Free CPD and training through the National College.
• Dedicated support from your Tradewind consultant.
• Opportunity to develop your experience working within SEN and SEMH education.
• A practical role where you can make a genuine difference to students who may thrive through vocational learning.

If you have a Motor Vehicle or Automotive background and are passionate about using practical education to engage young people, we would love to hear from you.