SEND Teacher

Ark St Alban's Academy; Highgate; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Ark St Alban's Academy is seeking a Teacher of SEND with specialist KS1/KS2 expertise to support pupils with complex needs, including autism, communication and interaction needs, cognition and learning difficulties, sensory needs and SEMH.

The role involves planning engaging, personalised lessons, differentiating content, and working closely with therapists and educational psychologists to ensure integrated support, risk assessments, and personalised learning plans.

Qualifications

• Must hold QTS and a degree or equivalent.
• Proven experience in SEN/D and KS1/KS2.
• Commitment to continuing professional development in SEND.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality, personalised lessons for pupils with high SEND.
• Differentiate curriculum to meet diverse needs and maintain high expectations.
• Collaborate with therapists and educational psychologists to ensure integrated support.
• Contribute to risk assessments and personalised learning plans.
• Support pupils' academic progress, communication, independence, and SEMH.

Skills

SEND experience

KS1/KS2 knowledge

Differentiated learning

Autism awareness

SEM H/EMH understanding

Education

QTS

Degree or equivalent

CPD in SEND

Job description

The Teacher of SEND will have specialist expertise in Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 curricula and significant experience of teaching pupils with complex and high needs SEND, including those with autism, communication and interaction needs, cognition and learning difficulties, sensory needs and social, emotional and mental health needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver high-quality, engaging and personalised lessons that meet the diverse needs of pupils with high
• levels of SEND
• Adapt and differentiate curriculum content to ensure all pupils can access learning at an appropriate level whilst
  maintaining high expectations
• Deliver teaching that develops pupils' academic progress, communication skills, independence, emotional
• regulation and personal development
• Work closely with therapists, educational psychologists and other professionals to ensure integrated support for
  pupils
• Contribute to the development and review of individual risk assessments, behaviour support plans and
  personalised learning plans

Qualifications:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Degree or equivalent qualification
• Evidence of continued professional development relating to SEND

Knowledge & Skills:

• Experience of teaching pupils with SEND within a specialist or inclusive educational setting
• Strong knowledge of the KS1 and KS2 National Curriculum
• Experience of planning and delivering highly differentiated learning programmes
• Experience of teaching pupils with complex and high needs SEND
• Experience of working with pupils with EHCPs and contributing to annual review processes
• Understanding of autism, speech and language needs, cognition and learning needs, sensory needs and SEMH