SEND Teacher

Philosophy Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Bexley seeks a dedicated SEND Teacher to join their Designated Specialist Provision unit. The role involves teaching primary-age children with moderate learning difficulties, conducting assessments, and collaborating with qualified support staff. Ideal candidates will hold QTS and have experience in SEND, offering a nurturing environment for students to thrive. This position is full-time with potential for permanent employment.

Benefits

Professional development training

Onsite parking

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Must have experience working with students with special educational needs.
• Qualified teacher, ideally with SEND qualification.
• Ability to plan and participate in assessments and EHCP reviews.

Responsibilities

• Teach a class of primary age children with moderate learning needs.
• Plan lessons and assess students' progress.
• Work with SEND teaching assistants and external agencies.

Skills

Experience with SEND

Classroom management

Curriculum planning

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Specialist training in SEND

Job description

SEND Teacher (MLD)

Designated Specialist Provision unit within a Primary School

Bexley

MPSA small, friendly primary school in Bexley are looking for a SEND teacher to join their school to teach within their Designated Specialist Provision (DSP).

The Role

In this role you will be the teaching a class of primary age children with moderate learning needs within the DSP. The class will have a maximum of 10 children and they will follow a specialist curriculum tailored to their needs. You will be responsible for planning and involved in assessments and EHCP reviews for the children in your class. Where appropriate, children will have the opportunity to access activities in the main primary school including forest school, assemblies and school events. You will have support from trained SEND teaching assistants, therapists, leadership teams and outside agencies based within the borough.

The school are ideally looking for a qualified teacher who has previous experience of working with students with SEND. This role is offered on a full-time contract basis initially with the opportunity for the role to become a permanent for the right teacher.

The School

These two specialist resource provisions are for children with a Health and Care Plan (EHCP) who have a primary need of Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD) or Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD). The two provisions are based within a 1-form-entry primary school site in Bexley and offer up to 70 children a caring and specialised learning environment where all children are supported to access learning and development activities. There are four classes within each provision who all benefit from their own outdoor learning area. There is a range of additional spaces including Sensory and Therapy rooms and a separate dining area. Staff working within the provisions have access to regular professional development training.

Based in Bexley, the school has onsite parking with good public transport links via the Elizabeth Line.