SEN Teacher

Teaching Vacancies; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Ipswich is seeking passionate teachers to work with students in a special education unit. Candidates with a SEND background are preferred, though training will be provided. The role includes delivering effective learning experiences and supporting diverse learning needs. The school offers excellent professional development opportunities and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS)

Commitment to professional development

Family-friendly employment practices

Employee counselling service

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Demonstrate passion for teaching.
• Ability to support pupils of all abilities.
• Applications from unqualified teachers with experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide appropriate learning experiences for all pupils.
• Carry out professional duties of a class teacher.
• Support students in the school’s special education unit.

Skills

Enthusiasm for teaching

Ability to motivate and support pupils

Experience with SEND (preferred)

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Position

We are seeking teachers, preferably with a SEND background, to work with students in the school’s special education unit. Training relevant to experience and the cohort of children will be provided, so prior experience in this area is not essential.

You will carry out the professional duties of a class teacher, providing appropriate learning experiences for all pupils under the guidance of the Assistant Principal.

Applications from unqualified teachers with experience will also be considered.

What you will offer

The successful applicant will demonstrate enthusiasm and a passion for teaching. You should be able to enthuse, motivate, and support pupils of all abilities.

What the school offers its staff

We offer a friendly and engaging workplace with benefits including:

• Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS)
• A strong commitment to professional development
• Family-friendly employment practices
• Employee counselling service
• Cycle to work scheme

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers, and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' guidance. Offers of employment are subject to checks including:

• Childcare disqualification
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
• Medical checks
• Online and social media screening
• Prohibition from teaching
• Right to work verification
• Satisfactory references
• Suitability to work with children

You must disclose any unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.