SEN Teacher - Primary

iMap Centre Limited; Manley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bike to Work Scheme

Tech Scheme

Paid Sick Pay

Long Service Reward Scheme

Support to Drive Scheme

Development Pathways

Comprehensive Training Package

Christmas Saver Scheme

Enhanced Employee Assistance Package

Job summary

Fern House School & College is seeking a qualified SEN Primary Teacher to deliver engaging, personalised learning for pupils aged 7-11 with autism and additional learning needs. You will work with therapists, support staff and families to ensure each student achieves academic, social and emotional progress.

The school offers a nurturing environment with small class sizes and a collaborative team dedicated to helping every pupil reach their full potential.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching children or young people with SEND.
• Experience teaching within a primary setting.
• Knowledge of the Primary National Curriculum.
• Experience supporting children with SEND and diverse learning needs.
• Strong classroom management and safeguarding skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver teaching and learning to a small group of students with Autism and SEND.
• Implement strategies to raise achievement and support EHCP targets.
• Collaborate with therapists, support staff and families to support pupil progress.
• Create a nurturing, stimulating classroom environment promoting learning and wellbeing.
• Lead and contribute to annual reviews, reports and parent meetings.

Skills

SEND experience

Primary teaching

QTS/NQT

Teamwork

IT skills

Education

UK teaching qualification (QTS/NQT or equivalent)

Job description

Are you a creative and enthusiastic Primary Teacher looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference? Fern House School & College is seeking a talented educator to deliver engaging, individualised learning to pupils with additional needs at our growing school. If you're passionate about helping children build confidence, independence and a love of learning, we'd love to hear from you.

At Fern House School & College, we do more than educate, we transform lives. Our specialist setting provides a nurturing, supportive environment where children with additional needs are empowered to grow in confidence, develop independence and achieve their full potential. We are looking for a passionate Primary Teacher to join our dedicated team, delivering creative and personalised learning that celebrates every child's strengths. With small class sizes, a collaborative approach and a commitment to helping every pupil succeed, this is an opportunity to make a genuine difference every day.

About the Role

Due to growth, we have an exciting opportunity for qualified primary school teachers! As an SEN Primary Teacher, you will deliver engaging and personalised learning programmes to students aged 7-11 with autism and additional learning needs. You will work closely with therapists, support staff and families to ensure every student achieves success academically, socially and emotionally.

The school is an incredible place for children with complex needs arising from autism, behaviour difficulties and learning difficulties to thrive, learn new skills, grow in confidence, and make new friends.

Reporting to the Principal you will be responsible for:

• Delivery of teaching and learning to a small group of students with Autism, associated challenging behaviour and other learning difficulties, whilst demonstrating proven experience of delivering the national curriculum.
• You will implement strategies for raising achievement and have knowledge of working with accreditation boards such as ASDAN and be committed to your further professional development.
• Supporting pupils to make progress against their EHCP targets.
• Safeguarding and protecting our pupils
• Raise attendance, attainment, and achievement.
• Working alongside our pupils and help support their learning and life skills.
• Create a nurturing and stimulating classroom environment that promotes learning, independence and wellbeing.
• Develop pupils' literacy, numeracy, communication and social skills through creative and personalised teaching approaches.
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional regulation through a child-centred approach.
• Lead and contribute to annual reviews, reports and parent meetings as required.
• Contribute to wider school life, including enrichment activities, educational visits and celebrations of achievement.

Benefits

• Bike to Work Scheme
• Tech Scheme
• Paid Sick Pay
• Long Service Reward Scheme
• Support to Drive Scheme
• Development Pathways
• Comprehensive Training Package
• Christmas Saver Scheme
• Enhanced Employee Assistance Package

Requirements

Skills and Experience:

Essential:

• Experience teaching children or young people with SEND.
• Experience teaching within a primary setting.
• Understanding of the Primary National Curriculum.
• Experience supporting children with SEND and diverse learning needs.
• Knowledge of child development and age-appropriate learning strategies.
• Strong classroom management skills.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to adapt learning to meet individual needs.
• Strong organisational and IT skills.
• QTS/NQT or equivalent, or Level 3 Teaching Award
• Good interpersonal skills including ability to work effectively team of people and agencies.
• Ability to work collaboratively.

Desirable:

• Ability to demonstrate appropriate knowledge of:
• Current Disability/SEN theory and practice particularly linked to Autism.
• Full UK Driving licence
• Experience working with autistic learners.
• Knowledge of ASDAN or alternative accreditation pathways.
• Experience working within a specialist SEND school.