SEND Teacher

Keys Group; East Heckington; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NEST pension scheme

Staff referral scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Blue light discount card

Fully funded training and quals

Enhanced pay scales based onexperience

Wellbeing app and discounts

Life assurance

Job summary

Keys Education is seeking a dedicated teacher to plan and deliver inclusive lessons for pupils with complex needs and SEMH at Heckington House School. Classes are small, with 4 students to 2 adults, enabling a trauma-led approach to pastoral support and learning progress.

You will plan lessons, prepare resources, manage behaviour, and write reports, while collaborating with staff to support each pupil’s development and readiness for the next steps.

Qualifications

• SEND and SEMH teaching experience
• Plan and teach lessons in small groups and to individuals
• Behaviour management and safeguarding
• Prepare teaching materials, take registers and write reports
• Support students to develop confidence and independence

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach lessons, working with small groups and individual students
• Prepare teaching materials, take registers and write reports
• Help students develop confidence, independence and encourage learning
• Manage behaviour, mark work and communicate progress with parents and carers

Job description

To plan and deliver high-quality, inclusive teaching that meets the diverse needs of pupils with complex needs and challenging behaviours. The Teacher will modelprofessional integrity and the EPIC values, work collaboratively within the school community, and adhere strictly to the Staff Code of Conduct to promote a safe, respectful, and nurturing learning environment. At Heckington House School We offer specialist provision for students with SEMH and those who have found mainstream education difficult. Our facilities include small, nurturing classrooms fully equipped with smart boards to facilitate learning. We provide vocational subjects such as Hair and Beauty and Construction alongside traditional curriculum areas. Our class sizes are based on a model of 4 students to 2 adults enabling us to provide a trauma led approach to both pastoral support and educational progress. We will offer you the chance to make a real difference to young people and give you the time to plan to meet the needs of a small group of students.

Key Responsibilities

• This position is open to a specialist who has experience in teaching SEND and SEMH students
• Plan and teach lessons, working with small groups and individual students
• Prepare teaching materials, take registers and write reports
• Help students develop confidence, independence and encourage them to learn
• Manage behaviour, mark work and talk to parents and carers about their children's progress
  A committed and passionate view of students with SEND
• At least two years' experience minimum of working in a SEND environment or similar unit/provision
• QTS/QTLS is a requirement
  NEST enhanced pension scheme
• Staff Referral Scheme - Refer a friend to join Keys and split a £500 referral bonus between you
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Access to a blue light discount card
• Fully funded training and qualifications for all colleagues
• Enhanced pay scales based on experience and qualifications
• Employee benefits scheme such as wellbeing app and a range of discounts
• Life assurance

Keys Education is a national network of alternative learning solutions and pathways, designed to support learners with diverse needs to achieve their goals and realise their potential. It helps individuals with support needs build stability, resilience, and a sense of belonging through Connected Support. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are also committed to supporting the Armed Forces community through our Armed Forces Covenant. Eligible candidates from military backgrounds are guaranteed an interview - please include details of your service on your CV.

Safeguarding

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts require an enhanced DBS check. More can be found about Keys and our Therapeutic Education Services here School tours are highly welcomed as a part of our interview selection process.