SEND Teacher

TN United Kingdom; Burnley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a passionate SEND Teacher to join a supportive school in Burnley. This full-time role offers the opportunity to create a positive learning environment for students with special educational needs. You will be responsible for planning inclusive lessons, adapting teaching methods, and collaborating with colleagues to support student development. The school boasts excellent facilities and a strong leadership team, ensuring a nurturing atmosphere for both staff and students. If you are dedicated to making a difference and possess the required qualifications, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Guaranteed pay scheme

Pension contributions

FREE training for professional development

Dedicated consultant support

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent certification required.
• Experience in teaching students with special educational needs.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver inclusive lessons for students with SEND.
• Collaborate with staff to develop individualised Education Health and Care Plans.

Skills

Teaching students with SEND

Communication skills

Adaptability

Collaboration

Empathy

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

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Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)?

Do you possess the skills and dedication required to create a positive learning environment? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

Our client school in Burnley is currently seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic SEND Teacher to join our team in September 2024 on a full-time, ongoing basis. As an SEND Teacher, you will play a vital role in supporting and facilitating the educational and social development of students with special needs.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver effective and inclusive lessons that cater to the diverse needs of students with SEND.
• Adapt teaching methods and resources to accommodate individual learning styles and abilities.
• Create a supportive and nurturing classroom environment that fosters academic progress, emotional well-being, and positive behavior.
• Collaborate with other teachers, teaching assistants, and support staff to develop individualised Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and implement strategies for student progress.
• Regularly assess and track student progress, providing constructive feedback and identifying areas for improvement.
• Establish strong communication channels with parents, guardians, and external professionals involved in the care and education of students with SEND.
• Stay updated with the latest educational practices, policies, and developments in the field of special educational needs, integrating them into your teaching approach.

About the school

This SEND Teacher role is an opportunity to work in an incredibly welcoming school with some wonderful young people.

This specialist school setting has a great reputation and excellent facilities and works with students in both primary and secondary age ranges.

Staff retention is good due to their welcoming atmosphere, and there is an established and supportive senior leadership team.

The school offers a stable, secure and supportive environment, in which the children and young people they care for can develop the skills and confidence necessary to help them fulfil their potential.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of SEND Teacher you will:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent certification.
• Specialisation or experience in teaching students with special educational needs and disabilities.
• Deep understanding of various learning difficulties, such as autism spectrum disorders, dyslexia, ADHD, and speech and language impairments.
• Strong knowledge of different teaching strategies, interventions, and resources for SEND students.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and external professionals.
• Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for working with students with SEND.
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet the diverse needs of students in an ever-changing educational environment.

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Vision for Education

Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Qualified Teacher Status (role will be paid to Main Pay Scale)

What Vision for Education offer

As a valued employee of Vision for Education, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Vision for Education do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.