SEND Class Teacher

Maritime Academy Trust; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization as a SEND Teacher and make a significant impact on the lives of children with special educational needs. At Danecourt, you will work in a supportive environment focused on inclusivity, providing tailored education to students aged 4-11 with a variety of needs. You will benefit from professional development opportunities, access to innovative teaching resources, and be part of a community that values collaboration and growth.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Early Salary Access scheme & financial advice

Access to cutting-edge resources and technology

Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme

Welcoming and inclusive school culture

Qualifications

• Experience with students with various special educational needs.
• Passion for creating inclusive learning experiences.
• Commitment to professional development in SEND education.

Responsibilities

• Create tailored learning plans for each student.
• Foster a nurturing classroom environment.
• Collaborate with parents and multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Background in special education

Communication skills

Empathy

Collaboration skills

Patience

Education

Teaching qualification

Job description

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Calling all Passionate SEND Teachers! Join Our Special Education Needs School Team!

Are you a dedicated and experienced SEND teacher with a heart for making a profound impact on the lives of children with special educational needs? If so, we invite you to be a part of our dynamic and supportive team!

We welcome applications from both experienced teachers and ECT's

As a SEND teacher, you will have the incredible opportunity to:

• Create tailored learning plans that cater to the unique needs and abilities of each student.
• Foster a positive and nurturing classroom environment that promotes growth, self-confidence, and emotional well-being.
• Collaborate closely with parents, caregivers, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure the best possible support for each student.
• Embrace continuous professional development and stay up-to-date with the latest trends and methodologies in SEND education.

We are looking for someone with:

• A strong background in special education
• Proven experience working with students with a variety of special educational needs.
• Passion for creating inclusive and diverse learning experiences.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and external professionals.
• Patience, empathy, and a genuine commitment to making a positive impact in the lives of students.

Joining our team means becoming part of a supportive community that values innovation, growth, and collaboration. We offer:.

• Professional development opportunities to help you continuously enhance your skills.
• Early Salary Access scheme & financial advice (Wagestream)
• A welcoming and inclusive school culture
• Access to cutting-edge resources and technology that empower your teaching.
• A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme

Danecourt is a school for children aged 4-11 years with severe and complex needs. All the children attending Danecourt have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). The vast majority of the children attending the school have a diagnosis of autism, with many having additional diagnosis such as sensory processing disorder.

The school prides itself on creating personalised learning opportunities with a vision for each individual pupil reaching their full potential by the time they leave in year 6. The school offers a curriculum split into three tracks that are tailored to meeting the pupil’s needs. The school offers small class sizes with favourable staffing levels.

Currently there are children on roll who are based across three sites in Medway. The largest of the sites is in Gillingham and there are two satellite sites based at Featherby Primary School and Bligh Primary School.

Danecourt was judged to be good in all areas, except Personal Development, Behaviour and Welfare and EYFS both of which were judged as being outstanding by Ofsted in June .

Visits to the school are welcome, please contact the school office to make an appointment.

Make a lasting difference in the lives of students with special educational needs. Join us and be a part of something truly extraordinary!

Further details and job description are in the attached candidate information pack, along with a link to the appliciton form on My New Term. .