SEN Teacher — Small Classes, Total Communication Focus

The Birtenshaw Group; Bolton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SEN Allowance of £2885 per annum in qu

Free parking

Teacher Pension Scheme

Enhanced maternity pay

Sick pay

Training Opportunities

Salary Protection Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme access

Staff recognition schemes

Staff Council

12 weeks leave per year

Job summary

The Birtenshaw Group in Bolton is seeking an experienced SEN Teacher to join our purpose-built school in Bromley Cross. You will teach pupils with complex needs in small classes, supported by a dedicated staff team to maintain routines and consistent approaches.

We adopt a Total Communication approach, focusing on improving communication, reducing anxiety and fostering positive relationships through engaging learning environments and multi-sensory facilities.

Qualifications

• Up-to-date understanding of Special Educational Needs (SEN) principles.
• Ability to coordinate work across the school in at least one subject or key skill area as agreed with the Head Teacher.
• Strong communication with parents/carers, preparing reports and participating in child-focused meetings.
• Ability to recognise, value and raise pupil achievement.
• Use of effective teaching strategies and lesson structures to deliver the curriculum.
• Promotion of social and emotional development and preparation for adulthood where appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an up-to-date understanding of SEN principles, definitions and basic practice.
• Coordinate work across the school in at least one subject or key skill area as agreed with the Head Teacher.
• Communicate and consult with parents/carers, preparing reports and participating in child-focused meetings.
• Recognise, value and raise the achievement of children.
• Use effective teaching strategies and lesson structures to deliver the curriculum.
• Promote social and emotional development and preparation for adulthood where appropriate.

Skills

SEN teaching

Behaviour management

Collaboration

Education

Qualified teacher status (QTS) or equivalent

Job description

The Birtenshaw Group in Bolton is seeking an experienced SEN Teacher to join our purpose-built school in Bromley Cross. You will teach pupils with complex needs in small classes, supported by a dedicated staff team to maintain routines and consistent approaches.

We adopt a Total Communication approach, focusing on improving communication, reducing anxiety and fostering positive relationships through engaging learning environments and multi-sensory facilities.