SEN/SLCN Teacher - (Aspire Primary School - Croydon)

Horizon Care and Education; Croydon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider in Croydon is seeking an enthusiastic SEN/SLCN Teacher for Aspire Learning. This role involves delivering engaging lessons and supporting students with special educational needs. The ideal candidate will have QTS or QTLS and experience in nurturing diverse learners. Join a supportive team committed to raising educational standards and making a difference in children's lives.

Benefits

Tastecard discounts

Bluelight card

MyGym discounts

Christmas bonus

Generous Refer a Friend Scheme

Financial wellbeing services

Life Assurance

Ongoing training and professional development

Comprehensive induction program

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Experience working with children aged 5-11 with ASC and SLCN.
• Proven teaching and learning experience.

Responsibilities

• Craft and deliver engaging lessons.
• Assess and monitor student progress.
• Tailor teaching to meet student needs.

Skills

Teaching

Communication

Child Protection

Planning

Education

QTS or QTLS Qualification

Job description

SEN/SLCN Teacher - (Aspire Primary School - Croydon)

Bright Futures, Inspired By You. Horizon Care and Education have an exciting opportunity for an SEN/SLCN Teacher at Aspire Learning in Croydon! Aspire Learning is an independent primary school providing inspirational, nurture-based specialist SEND education to pupils aged 5-11 years old. We are seeking enthusiastic SEN Teachers to join our supportive team.

Due to recent acquisitions, we are looking for SEN Teachers with experience working with children aged 5-11 with ASC and speech, language, and communication needs. Experience working with pre-verbal ASC pupils and supporting communication development using approaches such as PECS, Makaton, Attention Autism, and TEACCH is essential.

Some pupils may require personal care and support. At Horizon Care and Education, our teachers are supported by our Director of Curriculum, Headteachers, SENCos, Operational Directors, the Managing Director of Education Services, and our extensive therapeutic team.

What you’ll get to do:

1. Shape the Future: Craft and deliver engaging, well-structured lessons, contributing to our innovative curriculum and shaping the learning journey of our students.
2. Unlock Potential: Assess, monitor, and celebrate student progress, using assessments to guide individual learning paths.
3. Empower Every Learner: Tailor teaching to meet each student's strengths and needs, ensuring success for all.
4. Inspire and Challenge: Set high expectations to motivate students and foster a love of learning.
5. Drive Exceptional Results: Play a key role in achieving outstanding student progress and outcomes.
6. Be a Subject Expert: Share your passion and knowledge of the curriculum to promote a love of learning.

What we’re looking for from you:

• QTS or QTLS Qualification
• Proven teaching and learning experience
• Up-to-date safeguarding and child protection qualifications/knowledge
• Outstanding classroom practitioner
• Energy, passion, and drive to raise standards
• Initiative, vision, and excellent planning and organizational skills
• Experience working with students with SEMH and additional needs
• Knowledge of developments in education

Why work for us?

• Access to Tastecard, Bluelight card, and MyGym discounts
• Real Living Wage employer
• Competitive pay rates
• Christmas bonus
• Generous Refer a Friend Scheme
• Financial wellbeing services
• Life Assurance
• Ongoing training and professional development, including high-quality CPD opportunities
• Comprehensive induction program with face-to-face training, online modules, shadowing, and local induction
• Face-to-face therapeutic training and support via our SHINE program
• Employee assistance program – free, confidential support
• Supportive management and senior leaders

The closing date for applications is April 29th. We will interview upon receipt of suitable applications.