Sen Teacher

Imap Centre Limited

Chester

On-site

GBP 26,000 - 36,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Bike to Work Scheme

Tech Scheme

Paid Sick Pay

Long Service Reward Scheme

Support to Drive Scheme

Development Pathways

Comprehensive Training Package

Christmas Saver Scheme

Enhanced Employee Assistance Package

Job summary

Imap Centre Limited is seeking an SEN Primary Teacher to deliver engaging and personalised learning to students aged 7-11 with autism and additional learning needs at Barrow School, Cheshire. You will work with therapists, staff and families to support academic, social and emotional progress.

You will implement strategies to raise achievement, contribute to annual reviews, and stay committed to professional development while safeguarding pupils and promoting wellbeing.

Qualifications

Experience teaching children or young people with SEND.
Experience teaching within a primary setting.
Understanding of the Primary National Curriculum.
Experience supporting children with SEND and diverse learning needs.
Knowledge of child development and age-appropriate learning strategies.
Strong classroom management skills.
Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Ability to adapt learning to meet individual needs.
Strong organisational and IT skills.
QTS/NQT or equivalent, or Level 3 Teaching Award.
Good interpersonal skills including ability to work effectively with teams and agencies.
Ability to work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

Delivery of teaching and learning to a small group of students with Autism, associated challenging behaviour and other learning difficulties, whilst delivering the national curriculum.
Leading and contributing to annual reviews, reports and parent meetings as required.
Safeguarding and protecting our pupils.
Raise attendance, attainment and achievement.
Working alongside pupils to support learning and life skills.
Create a nurturing and stimulating classroom environment promoting learning, independence and wellbeing.
Develop pupils' literacy, numeracy, communication and social skills through creative teaching approaches.
Promote positive behaviour and emotional regulation through a child-centred approach.
Contribute to wider school life, including enrichment activities, educational visits and celebrations of achievement.

Skills

SEND experience

Primary teaching

National Curriculum

Diverse learning needs

Child development

Classroom management

Safeguarding

Communication & teamwork

Differentiated learning

Organisational IT

QTS/NQT or Level 3

Interpersonal collaboration

Collaborative working

Job description

About the Role

Our school is based on a beautiful 84-acre site in Barrowmore, rural Cheshire. We offer up to 20 places for students aged 7 to 19 years of age. The school is an incredible place for children who have complex needs arising from autism, behavioural and learning difficulties to thrive, learn new skills, grow in confidence, and make new friends. Our dedicated staff provide first class support. The education, health, care, and therapy teams work in partnership, and we pride ourselves on having strong relationships in place with parents, carers and funders. This tried and tested approach ensures every iMap student reaches their optimum level of achievement.

Are you a creative and enthusiastic Primary Teacher looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference? Barrow School is seeking a talented educator to deliver engaging, individualised learning to pupils with additional needs at our growing school. If you're passionate about helping children build confidence, independence and a love of learning, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Opportunity

Due to growth, we have an exciting opportunity for qualified teachers! As an SEN Primary Teacher, you will deliver engaging and personalised learning programmes to students aged 7-11 with autism and additional learning needs. You will work closely with therapists, support staff and families to ensure every student achieves success academically, socially and emotionally.

The school is an incredible place for children with complex needs arising from autism, behaviour difficulties and learning difficulties to thrive, learn new skills, grow in confidence, and make new friends.

Reporting to the Principal you will be responsible for:

Delivery of teaching and learning to a small group of students with Autism, associated challenging behaviour and other learning difficulties, whilst demonstrating proven experience of delivering the national curriculum.

You will implement strategies for raising achievement and have knowledge of working with accreditation boards such as ASDAN and be committed to your further professional development.

Supporting pupils to make progress against their EHCP targets.

Safeguarding and protecting our pupils

Raise attendance, attainment, and achievement.

Working alongside our pupils and help support their learning and life skills.

Create a nurturing and stimulating classroom environment that promotes learning, independence and wellbeing.

Develop pupils' literacy, numeracy, communication and social skills through creative and personalised teaching approaches.

Promote positive behaviour and emotional regulation through a child-centred approach.

Lead and contribute to annual reviews, reports and parent meetings as required.

Contribute to wider school life, including enrichment activities, educational visits and celebrations of achievement.Reporting to the Principal/Deputy you will be responsible for:

You will be able to implement strategies for raising achievement and have knowledge of working with accreditation boards such as ASDAN and be committed to your further professional development.

Helping young people with their learning.

Supporting pupils to make progress against their EHCP targets.

Safeguarding and protecting our pupils

Raise attendance, attainment, and achievement.

Working alongside our pupils and help support their learning and life skills.

Essential Skills

Skills and Experience:

Essential:

Experience teaching children or young people with SEND.

Experience teaching within a primary setting.

Understanding of the Primary National Curriculum.

Experience supporting children with SEND and diverse learning needs.

Knowledge of child development and age-appropriate learning strategies.

Strong classroom management skills.

Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures.

Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Ability to adapt learning to meet individual needs.

Strong organisational and IT skills.

QTS/NQT or equivalent, or Level 3 Teaching Award

Good interpersonal skills including ability to work effectively team of people and agencies.

Ability to work collaboratively.

Desirable:

Ability to demonstrate appropriate knowledge of:

Current Disability/SEN theory and practice particularly linked to Autism.

Full UK Driving licence

Experience working with autistic learners.

Knowledge of ASDAN or alternative accreditation pathways.

Experience working within a specialist SEND school.

About Company

iMap - Individuals Making Autism Positive are an established support and education provider committed to increasing the participation of children and adults with autism in all aspects of living and learning. Through understanding we will empower each individual to achieve their aspirations.

DE&I

This position is exempt from the ‘Rehabilitation of Offenders act 1974’ and as such the successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced/with child/adult barred/Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

iMap Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. If there is anything we can do to assist you in applying or during the interview process, please let us know.

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