Special Needs Class Teacher

Aspire People; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Une école spécialisée à Stoke-on-Trent recherche un enseignant passionné pour le Key Stage 3 et 4. Ce rôle implique le soutien d'élèves atteints de troubles d'apprentissage sévères au sein d'un environnement inclusif. Le candidat idéal sera créatif et résilient, capable de développer des stratégies d'enseignement et de gestion du comportement. Rejoignez une école qui valorise le bien-être et l'indépendance des élèves.

Benefits

Environnement de travail inclusif

Formation continue et développement professionnel

Soutien à la santé mentale

Qualifications

• Expérience dans l'enseignement aux élèves ayant des besoins éducatifs particuliers (SEND).
• Confiance en l'évaluation des risques et des comportements.
• Approche collaborative avec les équipes multi-agences.

Responsibilities

• Assurer l'enseignement complet, y compris la planification et l'évaluation.
• Créer et mettre en œuvre des plans d'apprentissage personnalisés.
• Travailler en collaboration avec les familles et les agences externes.

Skills

Créativité

Patience

Connaissance des pratiques d'enseignement inclusif

Compétences en gestion de comportement

Education

Formation d'enseignant

Job description

Special Needs Class Teacher - KS3/KS4
Location: Stoke-on-Trent Area
Contract: Full-Time | Temp to Perm

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and innovative Class Teacher to join a well-established and inclusive special school setting in the Stoke-on-Trent area. This school supports pupils aged 4-16 who have Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), with a primary focus on Cognition and Learning. The school currently caters to over 240 pupils and follows the person-centred EQUALS curriculum, tailored to promote independence, engagement, and lifelong learning.

The successful candidate will teach a mixed Key Stage 3 and 4 class, supporting pupils with severe learning difficulties (SLD) and associated needs including speech, language and communication needs (SLCN), autism spectrum conditions (ASC), ADHD, and specific learning difficulties (SpLD).

This role would suit a teacher who:
- Has experience in early reading and maths strategies
- Ideally has a background in teaching KS1 or KS2 (though all backgrounds will be considered)
- Is creative, nurturing and resilient
- Can design engaging, stimulating learning environments that promote curiosity and exploration

Key responsibilities:
- Full teaching duties including planning, assessment, and reporting
- Creating and delivering personalised learning plans
- Working collaboratively with families, external agencies and colleagues
- Supporting pupils to manage behaviour and anxiety, including use of de-escalation techniques
- Contributing to EHCP reviews and supporting positive outcomes for each individual

Ideal candidates will demonstrate:
- Experience teaching pupils with SEND, either in a mainstream or specialist setting
- Strong knowledge of inclusive and adaptive teaching practices
- Confidence in assessing and managing risk and behaviour
- A collaborative approach to working with multi-agency teams and families

This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated teacher to join a truly supportive and forward-thinking school that places pupil well-being and independence at the heart of everything they do. The school culture is warm, inclusive and focused on celebrating each pupil's unique strengths and successes.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.