SEN Teacher

Polaris Community; North Ashton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

Life Assurance

Employee Discount Scheme

Job summary

Polaris Community's Martha H School in Wigan seeks a qualified teacher to plan and deliver high-quality National Curriculum lessons for pupils aged 5–16, including ASC & SEMH needs. You will support the classroom team, track progress, and liaise with staff to meet pupil needs.

The role requires QTS, a degree-level qualification, and prior teaching experience, with a commitment to professional development. DBS checks will be arranged; Polaris Education is an equal opportunities employer.

Qualifications

• QTS with eligibility to teach in the UK.
• Degree-level qualification in a relevant field.
• Previous successful teaching experience.
• Experience with pupils with SEND in an educational setting.
• Strong behaviour management skills.
• Willingness to engage in professional development.
• Enhanced DBS check (cost covered by Polaris Education).

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality lessons within the National Curriculum.
• Support the class team in facilitating learning and promoting positive behaviours.
• Report on pupils' progress and liaise with staff on pupils' needs.
• Supervise pupils during non-classroom time, including trips.
• Build positive relationships with pupils to drive engagement and learning.

Skills

Behaviour management

Pupil engagement

Communication with colleagues

Professional development

Education

QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

Degree-level qualification

Job description

• 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 pupils and driving interaction and positive learning outcomes
  Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Suitable qualification to degree level
• Previous successful teaching experience
• 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
• Company Pension
• Life Assurance
• Employee Discount Scheme

About the School

Located in Wigan, Martha H School offers a safe and supportive environment for pupils aged 5 to 16. With significant investment and an abundance of new resources, the successful applicant will have the opportunity to shape and mould the school to create a supportive environment that promotes self-discipline and engagement, and inspires learning. Our mission is to provide each pupil with a diverse and appropriate education that encourages aspiration and achievement. 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 sixteen SEN schools across the UK that work together to provide each pupil with a tailored, diverse, 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.

• 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, the 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.