Lead Early years Teacher (SEND)

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This SEN school is a 4-19 maintained school which provides a nurturing environment and meets the needs of children and young people with:
* Social, Communication and Interaction difficulties including Autism
* Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs
* Physical difficulties
* Sensory impairment
* Complex medical needs Many of our children and young people are physically or emotionally extremely vulnerable or have life limiting conditions.
Some have a combination of these. Some of our pupils are highly anxious and require a calm, predictable and nurturing environment in order to access school. The school has an exceptional range of facilities including a swimming pool, gym, sensory room, soft playroom and enterprise kitchen as well as design technology facilities, science laboratories, a large sports field, forest school and tarmac playground areas.
We are seeking to appoint from January 2024, if available or for the Summer Term, an enthusiastic Lead Teacher of our Early Years Foundation Stage provision. The successful candidate will be based in Reception, whilst holding responsibility for EYFS, offering support and strengthening the Foundation Stage, and into Key Stage 1. We are seeking someone with: * A passion for teaching and learning and a sound subject knowledge, that can be utilised to challenge all pupils.
* The ability to motivate, inspire and stimulate curiosity, interest and enjoyment of learning in pupils.
* Have a secure knowledge of the teaching and learning of phonics and strategies to encourage rich language acquisition.
* Have an excellent understanding of the importance of the development of early reading and writing.
* Have high aspirations for all children rooted in the belief that every child has the potential to succeed.
* Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be able to work as part of a supportive and enthusiastic team
* High expectations of pupils in terms of learning, achievement and behaviour.
* The determination to raise pupil achievement.
You will have the opportunity to work within our newly developed EYFS unit with a large team of support staff. The School has a strong ethos with clear vision and values with an emphasis on 'Be Your Best Self' for both pupils and staff. You will become a valued member of an encouraging and friendly staff group.
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