SEN Teacher

Data Protection Policy inc; Taunton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Selworthy Special School is seeking a dedicated Class Teacher to join their caring team. The role requires enthusiasm for supporting learners with varying complex needs in a structured environment. Comprehensive support and professional development opportunities are offered to ensure staff can thrive and aid students in achieving their full potential.

Benefits

Full induction programme and ongoing professional development

Employee Assistance Programme

Provision of free tea/coffee for staff

Staff wellbeing activities

Access to Occupational Health Service

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status required; ECT applications not accepted.
• Passion for supporting learners with specific needs is essential.
• Experience with managing complex behaviours is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide learning support to students with complex needs.
• Manage behaviours within a structured learning environment.
• Support and promote a positive and inclusive outlook.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Patience

Organisational Skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Teachers vacancies for Selworthy Special School to work across Primary SEN, Secondary SEN and sixth Form SEN.

Are you looking for a new position supporting students with special educational needs and being part of a highly effective multi-disciplinary team?

About Us:

Selworthy is a special school for children and young people with learning disabilities aged 4 – 19. We have two campuses, both situated on the northern side of Taunton, Somerset. Our Oakhill Campus houses our primary school provision and since 2019 our secondary and 6th form provision has been based at our Hazelbrook Campus. We also run a satellite provision called The Cove for Key Stage 3 learners in Wellington, Somerset.

Being part of Selworthy School is like belonging to a family. Children and young people, parents and carers, staff, local residents and visitors are welcomed into a happy and purposeful community where everyone is challenged to go on a learning journey and maximise achievement.

About the role

We are looking to appoint a caring and professional Class Teacher to join our team at Selworthy Special School, who has a willingness and flexibility to work in different age ranges. You’ll have an enthusiasm for supporting learners with a variety of complex needs, providing learning support with a positive and inclusive outlook, and managing sometimes complex behaviours within a structured learning environment to ensure differently-abled learners can reach their full potential.

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (We are unable to accept any applications from ECTs at this time)
• Passion and commitment for supporting learners with specific needs
• An empathetic, patient and tolerant demeanour
• Key organisation and communication skills
• Experience with managing complex behaviours and helping SEN learners to achieve

Why Selworthy Special School?

We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice where all staff can thrive. We believe that supporting our staff both personally and professionally allows them to give their very best to our students.

What Selworthy School offers its staff:

• Full induction programme and ongoing professional development
• A rewarding role with excellent support and multiple opportunities for career progression.
• Provision of free tea/coffee for staff
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff wellbeing activities (exercise classes, access to Hydropool, staff and family events)
• Wellbeing room and information on wellbeing approaches
• Access to Occupational Health Service

Note to all applicants - The Oak Partnership Trust reserve the right to close an advertisement to applications ahead of the advertised closure date. For this reason, shortlisting may take place prior to the closing date on some occasions. With this in mind, please do not hesitate to apply early.

Selworthy Special School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.