SEN Teacher

Polaris Community; Wigan; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution located in Wigan is seeking a qualified teacher to deliver high-quality lessons and support pupils with complex needs. This role involves facilitating learning, building relationships, and ensuring pupils’ progress. Candidates must hold QTS and have experience with SEND. The school promotes a positive development environment focused on the emotional well-being of all staff and pupils.

Benefits

Company Pension

Life Assurance

Employee Discount Scheme

Qualifications

• Hold qualified teacher status (QTS).
• Previous successful teaching experience.
• Experience of working with pupils with SEND.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high quality lessons.
• Support class team in facilitating learning.
• Report on pupils’ progress and concerns.
• Supervise pupils during non-classroom time.
• Build positive relationships to drive learning.

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Teaching experience

Experience with SEND

Behaviour management

Professional development commitment

Job description

Benefits:Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme

About our School

Located in Wigan our new school offers a safe and supportive environment for pupils from 5 to 16 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 twelve 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)
• 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
• 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.