Trainee Sen Teacher, David Lewis School

Package DescriptionTrainee SEN Teacher, David Lewis School

Location: Cheshire, SK9

32.5 hours per week (full-time)

Salary up to £28,500.00 when training dependent on qualification

David Lewis School is a small but growing Non-Maintained Special School for children and young people between the ages of 11 and 19. As a specialist education provider we enhance the skills and life options of children and young people with learning difficulties including autism, epilepsy, and other neurological disabilities. We recognise that successful learning is achieved through positive experiences and we strive to create a school day that is motivating, rewarding and purposeful.

We are looking for an inspirational Trainee SEN Teacher to work towards a Post Graduate qualification in teaching plus QTS (must have a degree) who is committed to developing the skills, confidence, ambition and independence of children and young people on their journey into adulthood.

The successful candidate will be:-

Passionate about teaching children and young people with special educational needs
Committed and willing to learn the skills required to be an outstanding Teacher
Able to use their knowledge and skills to provide the best possible education for learners including the delivery of an individualised curriculum
Creative, adaptable and resilient, with a positive attitude
Committed to working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team 
Confident in dealing with children and young people who may display challenging behaviours

Please read the job description attached to this role.

In addition to the range of employee benefits below, the role offers:

The opportunity to work in a highly specialist, supportive environment
An individualised curriculum based on the National Curriculum, developed specifically to meet the varied needs of the David Lewis students
Wonderful students with a highly positive and ambitious attitude to learning and to life
A commitment to individualised, specialised and collective continued professional

Other benefits include:-

Teachers’ pension
Sick pay
Life Assurance Cover (3 x basic annual salary)
Annual Pay Award
Further Education Sponsorship
Career Progression
A comprehensive health and wellbeing provision including:-
An Employee Assistance Programme
Occupational Health services
A Physio service for staff
A Staff Counsellor
On site pharmacy
On site gym and swimming pool
Free parking
Employee Referral and Reward Scheme

Closing Date: 12th April 2024

David Lewis welcomes applications from a diverse talent pool.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Checks: This post, due to its nature, duties and responsibilities, will be subject to an enhanced check by the DBS.

 
About UsWe have a successful record of accomplishment built up over 100 years with expertise in specialist residential, education, day opportunities and clinical and therapeutic services

Our specialist school and college is part of an education, day opportunities and residential community.

Our School is for 11-19 year olds and rated GOOD by Ofsted

We also have a college onsite for 16-25 year olds with an Ofsted rating of OUTSTANDING

Residential services for adults, either living in accommodation at our 165 acres in Warford or in one of our houses in a local town or village in Cheshire.

Adult day opportunities, which develop social and vocational skills with the potential to lead to employment opportunities. Access to therapy, nursing, medical and behaviour support if appropriate to an individual’s needs.

David Lewis is dedicated to improving the life experiences of people with complex epilepsy, autism, learning disabilities and other complex support needs from across the UK.

David Lewis welcomes applications from a diverse talent pool.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Checks: This post, due to its nature, duties and responsibilities, will be subject to an enhanced check by the DBS. This is funded by David Lewis