SEN Primary Teacher

Witherslack Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A special education provider in London is seeking a Primary Teacher to work with students with Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Candidates must have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and relevant teaching experience. The role involves celebrating student achievements and providing a supportive learning environment. This position offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits including training, holiday, and progression opportunities.

Benefits

Full school holidays

Medical cover for opticians and dentist appointments

Wellbeing tools and employee assistance

Refer-a-friend scheme: £1,000 bonus

Qualifications

• Previous teaching experience and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) required.
• Ability to relate subjects to each pupil and build strong relationships.
• Enthusiasm and expertise to build and develop your department.

Responsibilities

• Work with children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder to help them learn.
• Celebrate student progress through resilience and dedication.
• Provide support in a well-resourced environment.

Skills

Teaching experience

Relationship building

Subject expertise

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Overview

Up to £62,771 + Excellent Benefits

Please note: We can offer transportation from Chigwell and Woodford Station

Luxborough Court School is a brand-new, purpose-built school registered for 150 pupils aged 5 - 19 with Autistic Spectrum Disorder. There is a large sports hall with changing facilities, a bespoke 6th form suite plus a number of other smaller spaces used for therapeutic intervention and bespoke support. The School benefits from extensive outdoor space plus a large central courtyard garden in the centre of the school and separate secondary and junior playgrounds, with a multi-use games area. There are good public transport connections with Chigwell Station less than a mile away, providing Central Line Tube services to London and Essex. The site is located near the M11, Junction 4.

What we do for you: we reward you with a comprehensive salary and benefits package in the education sector. You’ll get to bring learning to life and make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people.

Responsibilities

• Work with children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder/Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs to help them learn, develop their abilities and raise their self-esteem.
• Be resilient and dedicated, recognizing the impact of “huge small victories” and celebrate progress with students and teams.
• Provide support within a well-resourced environment with access to in-house psychologists, teaching assistants and therapy professionals.
• Contribute to a rewarding teaching career within a supportive school environment.

Qualifications

• Previous teaching experience and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Ability to relate subjects to each pupil and build strong relationships with your class.
• Enthusiasm and expertise to build and develop your department.

Benefits & Working Environment

• Training: A full induction and on the job training
• Holiday: Full school holidays
• Progression: Many head teachers and leaders promoted from within the group
• Flexible benefits: Options to adjust benefits such as life insurance
• Pension: Range of pensions, including Teachers’ Pension and TPS alternative
• Wellbeing: Wellbeing tools and employee assistance
• Medical: Medical cover for items like opticians or dentist appointments and discounts
• Facilities: Beautiful working environments with high-quality facilities
• Refer-a-friend scheme: £1,000 bonus when applicable

Bring your whole-self to work

Our young people come from diverse backgrounds and with different needs, and our workforce reflects that diversity. You’ll be more than a Primary Teacher and will connect with pupils through:

• Your can-do attitude and teamwork
• Your passion for Primary Teaching and impact on young lives
• Your ability to relate your subject to each pupil and build strong relationships
• Your enthusiasm and expertise to build your department

How to apply

Interested in joining us? The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (cost covered) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

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Special Education / Careers in Care / Careers in Special Education / Working with Children / SEMH / SEN / ASD