SEN Teacher

Outcomes First Group; Ivy Chimneys; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated SEN Teacher to join their team at a nurturing special day school. This role offers the chance to develop and deliver a multi-sensory curriculum for students with Autism, ensuring personalized education that meets individual needs. With a focus on wellbeing and work-life balance, the school is trialing a 4-Day Working Week, allowing you to enjoy more personal time. Join a supportive environment where your contributions will significantly impact the lives of young learners, and benefit from a comprehensive reward package designed to promote health and wellbeing.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension Scheme

Mental Health Support Services

Discount Options

Cycle to Work Scheme

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave

Paid Fertility Treatment Support

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status required for teaching role.
• Experience with special educational needs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a multi-sensory curriculum tailored to students' needs.
• Monitor and report on student progress regularly.
• Contribute to school development initiatives.

Skills

Teaching Skills

Knowledge of Autism

Curriculum Development

Adaptability

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Degree in Education or related field

Job description

At OFG, we work smarter so you can spend more time doing what makes you happy!

Our colleagues' wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we're always looking for new ways to improve everyone's work/life balance. We're taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff, and within the next year - so there's never been a more exciting time to join us!

Job title: SEN Teacher

Location: The Tower School, Epping

Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8am - 4pm

Contract: Permanent, Term Time only

Start Date: ASAP

UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

This exciting opportunity has arisen in light of school growth. The successful candidate will develop and deliver a multi-sensory, nurture curriculum at KS3. Our pupils are aged between 11 and 14, but work at various age levels and communicate in a variety of ways.

About the role

• Under the reasonable direction of the Head Teacher, carry out the professional duties of a school teacher as set out in the current School policies.
• Uphold the professional code of the school.
• Teach in accordance with the ethos, organisation and policies of the school as a fully committed member of the teaching team.
• Provide a high-quality education service for our students in accordance with Company policies, procedures and practices.
• Focus on teaching a broad and balanced nurture curriculum to KS3, personalising, adapting and differentiating planning according to the student's EHC plan.

Responsibilities

• Have an awareness of Autism or a willingness to learn about Autism and other learning needs, consistently applying this to teaching and learning.
• Plan, deliver and teach individual students or small groups, in accordance with the School's Curriculum framework and related policies.
• Plan, adapt and personalise a multi-sensory curriculum for a KS3 nurture group.
• Monitor, record and report on student progress.
• Contribute to and help implement developments that relate to the School Development Plan.
• Promote, in line with Company policies, the physical, educational and moral development of the students.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of an environment and programme of learning for the individual student to ensure progression at an appropriate and satisfactory rate.

About the school

The Tower School is an independent special day school for pupils ages 11 - 18 years who have a primary diagnosis of Autism. Our dedicated team works together to ensure successful outcomes for pupils who will often arrive at the school with a troubled view of education and life.

This opportunity is based in Epping, Essex, CM16 4BA and is located on Epping High Road within easy access of J26 of the M25 and Junction 5 of the M11. Epping is a lovely market town in Essex and just 17 miles (30km) from the centre of London. It is surrounded by Epping Forest and the River Roding and River Lea valleys. The school is just a 10-minute walk from Epping station on the London Underground's central line which will have you in London's West End in under 50 minutes.

For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and young adults. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a Great Place to Work for the fifth year running.

Why join Options Autism?

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you'll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• Your Wellbeing Matters - access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that's right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100's of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.

And that's not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you'll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

You'll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy.