Social Communication Teacher ( Maternity Cover)

Silverwood School - Rowde Campus; Devizes; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Silverwood School - Rowde Campus is seeking a SEN Teacher (Social Communication) for a fixed term maternity cover. Based at the Rowde campus, you will teach a class of up to 8 pupils with diverse SEND needs, following an EYFS curriculum and implementing strategies to develop emotional regulation, social interaction and confidence.

You will join a collaborative team of 43 SEN teachers, with bespoke training and ongoing professional development in SEND education.

Qualifications

• Creativity, patience and empathy essential for engaging learners.
• Strong behaviour management to support diverse SEN needs.
• Clear communication with pupils, families and staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead and nurture Teaching Assistants in the class.
• Share curriculum responsibilities as part of the team.
• Deliver EYFS-based lessons for up to 8 pupils with SEND.

Skills

Creativity

Patience

Empathy

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Job description

DESIGNATION OF POST: SEN Teacher (Social Communication)

TERM: Fixed Term, Maternity Cover

DAYS: Monday - Friday, 5 days per week

GRADE: MPS/UPS + SEN point 1 or 2 - depending on skills and experience - ECT's welcome

RESPONSIBLE TO: Director of Learning, Head of Campus, Assistant Head Teacher

RESPONSIBLE FOR: Teaching Assistants

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES: Curriculum Team Responsibility

Our mission is to enhance opportunities, enjoyment and empower every pupil to reach their full potential. Our vision is ambitious ‘Building Community; Inspiring Learning’, to create a truly integrated and inclusive system of outstanding education for all young people with SEND needs.

We are proud to be a Values Based Education (VBE) school and place our shared values at the heart of everything we do. Our values are principles that guide all our actions, decisions and relationships. At Silverwood School, we have chosen cooperation, courage, honesty, perseverance, respect and kindness as our six shared values. VBE goes beyond learning what our values mean; it encompasses living and experiencing our values every day.

Joining our team means becoming part of a passionate, driven and skilled group of professionals who pride themselves in creating an environment where innovation and leadership are central to improving education.

Why Join us?

Be part of a visionary and supportive team committed to "Building Community; Inspiring Learning."

Enjoy the freedom to teach creatively, designing lessons that meet the unique needs of every pupil.

Access to bespoke training and ongoing professional development with leading experts in SEND education.

Experience a warm and collaborative culture, where everyone works together to support success.

Work in an inspiring environment featuring a sensory-rich Forest School, indoor sensory rooms, and inclusive learning spaces.

What our staff are saying:

“Silverwood has a real sense of community. It’s a truly inspirational place to work, with fantastic people at every level.”

“I absolutely love my job. I feel respected, supported, and excited to come in every day.

About the role:

This role is based at our Rowde campus, where you’ll teach a class of up to 8 pupils following a EYFS curriculum .

These pupils have diverse and complex needs including Autism, sensory needs, and communication difficulties.

You’ll plan and deliver engaging lessons that develop emotional regulation, social interaction, and confidence in a nurturing and structured environment.

You’ll be part of a close-knit team of 43 dedicated SEN teachers who offer a friendly and collaborative teaching culture.

You’ll use and share adaptive teaching techniques to meet a curriculum working on developing social skills, interactions and emotional regulation through structured activities using a variety of teaching methods.

We are looking for someone who:

Brings creativity, patience, and empathy to every lesson.

Can think outside the box and adapt teaching methods to support every learner’s journey.

Possesses strong behaviour management and communication skills.

Encourages confidence, self-expression, and independence in pupils.

Thrives in a dynamic, purpose-driven environment and stays resilient and solution-focused throughout the day.

Commits to plan and deliver innovative and engaging lessons, tailored to the needs, abilities and learning styles of each pupil and be committed to ensuring that learning is meaningful, accessible and approachable.

Strong behaviour management skills are critical in creating a safe, productive and structured learning environment

Shows resilience and remains calm and who is solution focused at all times throughout the day.

PURPOSE OF POST:

To promote the aims and objectives of the school as laid down by the Governing Body.

To promote the development of the Equal Opportunities Policy throughout all aspects of school life.

To ensure provision of an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for pupils studying in the curriculum area, in accordance with the aims of the school and the curricular policies of the school.

To monitor and support the overall progress and development of pupils.

To foster pupil enjoyment and satisfaction in the study of Curriculum Team responsibility.

To provide excellent learning opportunities for all pupils.

OTHER SPECIFIC DUTIES:

To promote actively the school’s policies.

To continue personal development as agreed.

To actively engage in the staff review and development process.

To undertake any other duty as specified by the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document not mentioned in the above.

To comply with the school’s induction procedures.

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE:

The post holder will be required to undertake any other duties of an equal nature appropriate to the post as determined by the Headteacher.

The Conditions of Employment applicable to teachers in accordance with the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document apply to this post.

To be responsible for and committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and for ensuring that they are protected from harm.

GENERAL:

This job description only contains the main accountabilities relating to this post and does not describe in detail all the tasks required to carry them out. All staff are expected to be flexible to ensure the most effective organisation and delivery of learning.

General tasks are varied from time to time to consider the changing nature of the school and the demands made upon it. Such changes are a normal part of the post and do not constitute a change to the general job description. There may be times when travel between sites is required.

Disclosure and barring - The nature of the work requires that the post-holder has undergone checks by the Disclosure and Barring Service and has enhanced Disclosure.

Equal opportunities

The post holder has a responsibility to understand and abide by the obligations laid down in the school’s Equalities policies.

Health and safety

The post holder has a responsibility for his/her own health and safety, and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions. In addition, Supervisors have responsibility to ensure that, on a day-to-day basis, work is conducted within the framework of all local guidelines and policy. There is a requirement for travelling between sites on a regular basis. All managers are responsible for implementing the School’s Health, Safety and Welfare Policy within their area of responsibility.

We welcome you to arrange a visit to our school before applying to see what we can offer