SEND Resource Teacher: Lead Specialist Class & Impact

Wakefield Council; Wrenthorpe; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

High-quality training programs

Staff wellbeing support

Public transport discounts

LGPS pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Discounts to leisure facilities

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Wakefield Council seeks an inspirational Resource Teacher for the SEND Unit at Moorthorpe Primary School to lead a specialist class supporting pupils with complex ASD, SLD, and SLCN. You will plan highly personalised programmes and work closely with families, mainstream staff, and external professionals to secure the best outcomes.

You will coordinate EHCP reviews, develop a skilled team, and share best practices in SEND while maintaining a nurturing, child-centred environment that promotes

Qualifications

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Experience teaching pupils with ASD, SLD and complex learning needs.
• Ability to adapt teaching approaches and curricula to meet diverse needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and develop a specialist class for pupils with complex ASD and SLD.
• Plan and deliver highly personalised learning programmes tailored to individual needs.
• Collaborate with families, mainstream colleagues and external professionals to achieve best outcomes.
• Coordinate EHCP reviews with the Teacher in Charge, pupil profiles and personalised support plans.
• Support leadership and develop a team of specialist support staff within the Unit.
• Share expertise and provide SEND training and best practices.
• Create a nurturing environment that builds on pupils' strengths and interests.

Skills

QTS

ASD

SLD

Team leadership

Relationship building

Curriculum adaptation

Education

QTS

Job description

Wakefield Council seeks an inspirational Resource Teacher for the SEND Unit at Moorthorpe Primary School to lead a specialist class supporting pupils with complex ASD, SLD, and SLCN. You will plan highly personalised programmes and work closely with families, mainstream staff, and external professionals to secure the best outcomes.

You will coordinate EHCP reviews, develop a skilled team, and share best practices in SEND while maintaining a nurturing, child-centred environment that promotes