SEND Teacher

Keys Children; Heckington; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NEST enhanced pension scheme

Staff Referral Scheme – Refer a friend

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Blue light discount card

Fully funded training and quals

Enhanced pay scales based on exp

Employee wellbeing app and discounts

Life assurance

Job summary

Heckington House School in East Heckington, Lincolnshire seeks a SEND Teacher to plan and deliver high-quality, inclusive lessons for pupils with complex needs and challenging behaviours. The role focuses on safeguarding, trauma-informed practice, and collaborative work within the school community.

We offer specialist provision for SEMH with small class sizes (4 students to 2 adults) and vocational subjects alongside core curricula. QTS/QTLS is required; two years' SEND experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• A committed and passionate view of students with SEND.
• At least two years’ experience in a SEND environment or similar provision.
• QTS/QTLS is a requirement.

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 them to learn.
• Manage behaviour, mark work and talk to parents and carers about their children's progress.
• Open to a specialist with SEND and SEMH teaching experience.

Skills

Experience teaching SEND/SEMH

Education

QTS/QTLS

Job description

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SEND Teacher – Heckington House School, East Heckington, Lincolnshire, PE20 3QF

Purpose of the Role

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

Requirements

• 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

Benefits of Joining Keys

• 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 part of our interview selection process.

Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of suitable applications.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education an online search will be carried out on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence checks.