SEN Teacher

iMap Centre Limited; Coddington; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

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

Barrow School in Cheshire seeks a passionate SEN Primary Teacher to deliver engaging, personalised learning to pupils aged 7–11 with autism and additional learning needs. You will work closely with therapists, support staff and families to ensure each student achieves academic, social and emotional growth.

Deliver inclusive teaching, develop literacy, numeracy and communication, raise attainment, and support annual reviews and parent meetings.

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.
• Strong classroom management skills.
• Safeguarding knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Deliver teaching to a small group of students with Autism and learning difficulties, while delivering the national curriculum.
• Work with therapists, support staff and families to support progress.
• Lead annual reviews, reports and parent meetings as required.
• Create a nurturing and stimulating classroom environment that promotes learning, independence and wellbeing.
• Develop pupils' literacy, numeracy, communication and social skills through personalised teaching approaches.
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional regulation through a child-centred approach.
• Safeguard and protect pupils.

Skills

SEND experience

Primary teaching

National Curriculum

Safeguarding

Communication

Teamwork

IT skills

QTS/NQT

Adaptability

Education

QTS/NQT or equivalent

Level 3 Teaching Award

Job description

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.

About the Role

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.
• Creating 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.
• Helping young people with their learning.

Benefits

• 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

Requirements

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.