SEND Teacher

The Methodist Church in Britain; Lewes; Vor Ort; GBP 32.000 - 42.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Teachers' Pension Scheme

Option to work from home one day every

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Wellbeing programme and health support

CPD opportunities

Zusammenfassung

Danecourt School in Lewes is recruiting a permanent SEND Teacher to support children with complex needs, including autism, communication needs and sensory processing differences. The role centres on personalised learning, leading a class team and working with therapists and families so that children get joined-up support.

Classes are small, with teaching assistants and therapists working around each child, and the post is term-time, 39 weeks a year.

Qualifikationen

• QTS is required.
• Enhanced DBS check.
• Satisfactory references and online checks.

Aufgaben

• Plan personalised, engaging learning reflecting each child's strengths, needs and next steps.
• Lead the class team.
• Work collaboratively with therapists and other professionals.
• Build strong relationships with families to provide joined-up support at school and beyond.
• Adapt teaching and celebrate progress in communication, independence, relationships and learning.

Kenntnisse

Creativity

Curiosity

Flexibility in teaching

Relationship building

Collaborative teamwork

Patience and resilience

SEND practice development

Ausbildung

QTS

Jobbeschreibung

Danecourt School, a special school for children with complex needs including autism, communication needs and sensory processing differences, is recruiting a permanent SEND Teacher. The role centres on personalised learning, leading a class team and working with therapists and families so that children get joined-up support. Classes are small, with teaching assistants and therapists working around each child, and the post is term-time, 39 weeks a year. QTS is required and visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Plan personalised, engaging learning that reflects each child's strengths, needs and next steps
• Lead the class team
• Work collaboratively with therapists and other professionals
• Build strong relationships with families so children receive joined-up support at school and beyond
• Adapt teaching and celebrate progress in communication, independence, relationships, confidence and learning

What’s required

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Skills & knowledge

• Creativity, curiosity and flexibility in teaching and learning
• Positive relationships with children, families and colleagues
• Works collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Patience and resilience, recognising individual progress
• Commitment to continuing to develop SEND practice

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Satisfactory references and online checks

Other

• Passion for helping children with SEND thrive

Nice to have

• Specialist SEND experience

What’s offered

• Teachers' Pension Scheme and national terms and conditions
• Protected PPA time and the option to work from home one day a fortnight
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Wellbeing offer including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and Occupational Health support
• Lifestyle and financial benefits including Cycle to Work, Blue Light Card, eye care vouchers and employee discounts
• High-quality SEND-focused CPD and opportunities to learn from specialists
• Clear career pathways into additional responsibility and leadership
• Opportunities to contribute to the Maritime Outreach Support Service