SEN Teacher

Polaris, company; Dewsbury; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

Life Assurance

Employee Discount Scheme

Job summary

Polaris Education is seeking a SEN Teacher for Becker School in Batley. You will plan and deliver lessons within the national curriculum, addressing ASC and SEMH needs while supporting the teaching team and reporting on pupil progress.

Applicants should hold QTS, a degree, and have SEND experience with strong behaviour management. DBS clearance is required prior to starting. The role is full-time, term-time only, 37.5 hours per week, with benefits including pension and life assurance.

Qualifications

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Degree level qualification.
• Previous successful teaching experience, preferably KS1/2.
• Some experience working with pupils with SEND in an educational setting.
• Experience of behaviour management and techniques.
• Willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high quality lessons within the national curriculum while meeting ASC & SEMH needs.
• Support the class team in facilitating learning opportunities and promoting positive behaviours.
• Report on pupils' progress and liaise with staff to meet pupil needs.
• Supervise pupils during non-classroom time, including activities and trips.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and drive positive learning outcomes.

Skills

Behaviour management

SEND experience

Willing to learn

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Degree level qualification

Job description

Polaris Education - Becker School
SEN Teacher

Basic Salary: 28,000 - 39,520

Contract: Full Time, Term time only

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Benefits: Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme

Location: Becker School, Batley

About our School

Located in Batley, Kirklees our new school offers a safe and supportive environment for pupils from 5 to 13 years old.

We are part of the Polaris Community and have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years. Within the Polaris Community, we have several SEN Schools across the UK that work together to provide each pupil with a tailored, varied and appropriate education in a safe, supportive environment that promotes engagement, inspires learning and encourages achievement. We're also incredibly proud that 100% of our Education services have been rated as Good or Outstanding by Ofsted.

Role responsibilities

• Responsible for the planning and delivery of high quality lessons within the national curriculum whilst meeting the complex ASC & SEMH needs of all pupils.
• Supporting the class team in facilitating learning opportunities and promoting positive behaviours.
• Reporting on pupils' progress and concerns, and liaising with other School staff to ensure pupils needs are met
• Supervision of pupils during non-classroom time including extra-curricular activities and school trips
• Building positive relationships with your pupil/s and driving interaction and positive learning outcomes

Requirements

• Hold qualified teacher status (QTS)
• Suitable qualification to degree level
• Previous successful teaching experience, preferably teaching KS1/2
• Some previous experience of working with pupils with SEND within an Educational setting
• Experience of behaviour management and techniques
• Committed to professional development and willing to learn
• Must be willing to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check prior to commencing work

What we offer

• A workplace that values the emotional health and wellbeing of everybody (you included!)
• A commitment to support your development in acquiring new skills through a wide range of professional opportunities
• An opportunity to make a huge contribution to the lives and lifelong learning of vulnerable children who deserve high quality teaching in a safe educational provision
• A friendly and inclusive team who are passionate about improving pupil outcomes

The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS Check, cost of which will be met by Polaris Education.

Polaris Education is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates.