SEN Teacher, Primary Aged StudentsEssential Criteria:
- Qualifications: PGCE, Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent teaching qualification
- In-Service Training: Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Stoke-On-Trent
- Type: Full-time, Fixed Term Contract (up to 12 months)
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- Salary: M1 - UPS2
This Academy Group specialises in providing education and care for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities. They emphasise innovative and high-quality educational practices.
About the School:- Rating: 'Outstanding'
- Age Range: 6 - 19 years
- Focus: ASC (Autistic Spectrum Condition), communication, and sensory needs
- Curriculum: Life skills, GCSE/BTEC accreditations, functional skills/entry level pathways
- Behaviour: Excellent across the school
Teaching Focus:
- Primary Age pupils and some secondary age pupils working below age-related expectations
- Life skills/functional pathways
- KS2/KS3 subjects
- Entry level and functional skills maths and English (advantageous)
Role Responsibilities:
- Deliver high-quality teaching to support academic, social, and emotional progress
- Utilise creativity and maintain high expectations for pupil achievement
- Plan and deliver a broad, balanced curriculum tailored to the needs of pupils with ASC
- Supervise and guide Teaching Assistants and Higher Level Teaching Assistants
- Conduct Professional Development Reviews for support staff
- Implement school policies, including safeguarding and equality of opportunity
- Monitor pupils' health, well-being, and personal care
- Communicate concerns to Pastoral/clinical/SEND support teams and other relevant professionals
The ideal candidate will have experience in teaching a range of subjects at the primary level, with some secondary level experience beneficial. A strong understanding of working with children who have ASC and a commitment to their holistic development is essential. High creativity, expectations, and a collaborative approach with support staff are key to success in this role.
If this sounds like you and you would like more information, please apply today!