Supply SEN Teacher

Veritas Education; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD online training courses

Supportive consultant guidance

Diverse SEN placements

Job summary

Veritas Education is seeking a Supply SEN Teacher to support pupils aged 5-19 with physical, learning, sensory or behavioural needs in special schools or alternative provisions.

You will adapt the curriculum, create IEPs, and foster independence, life and social skills within a supportive classroom environment. DBS clearance is mandatory, with Team Teach and safeguarding training preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or adults with additional educational needs in educational or care settings.
• QTS or equivalent teaching qualification is desirable.
• DBS check is mandatory.
• Specialist training/certifications such as Team Teach or safeguarding qualifications are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Plan and adapt the standard curriculum to meet individual learning needs.
• Write, monitor and review EHCP/IEP and support plans.
• Track progress and maintain records of academic and personal growth.
• Support positive behaviour and emotional well-being in the classroom.
• Collaborate with parents, guardians, practitioners, therapists and social workers.
• Organise trips, workshops and training sessions.
• Deliver sensory-based lessons and regulation activities to support learning.

Skills

Empathy

Emotional resilience

Active listening

Communication skills

Conflict resolution

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Tools

Team Teach training

Safeguarding Certificates

Job description

Job Title: Supply SEN Teacher

The Role:

A Supply Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teacher educated students aged 5-19 years with physical, learning, sensory or behavioural difficulties. Adapting secondary curriculum, writing Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and foster independence, life skills and social skills within special schools or alternative provisions/ mainstream units.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lesson Planning and Adapting standard curriculum to break down complex concepts into small manageable steps to suit individual learning styles.
• Plan Management - Write, monitor and review individualised support plans (EHCP/ IEP)
• Progress tracker / assessments - Track student attainments, mark work and maintain detailed records of academic and personal growth.
• Behaviour support - Implement positive behaviour management, de-escalation strategies and emotional support networks to foster a safe and supportive classroom environment.
• Strong collaboration - liaising with parents, guardians, specialised practitioners/ therapists, psychologists and social workers.
• Organise trips, attend workshops and training.
• Plan sensory based lessons/ regulation opportunities - exploring sensory, zones of regulation, sensory circuits, PSHE - building relationships/ hygiene/ sleep/ safety.

Requirements:

• Ability to empathise with vulnerable pupils & patiently build trust and rapport.
• Utilise emotional resilience with the capacity to stay calm under intense pressure and set clear boundaries.
• Have strong communication skills with strong active listening and conflict resolution skills.
• Experience working with children or adults with additional educational needs in educational or care settings.
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification - desired
• Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is mandatory. (We can help advise on this)
• Specialist training/ qualifications (Team Teach, Safeguarding Certificates etc)

Why Choose Veritas Education:

• Market leading Education Recruitment company covering the West Yorkshire area.
• Over 80 different CPD online training courses available to all our supply, long term and permanent staff members.
• A range of different work avenues across SEN, Primary, Secondary and Early Years.
• An experienced consultant available at all times to help with any queries, questions or support in your next career steps!

For further information, please contact

Hannah Gartshore - [e-mail]

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'