Protocol Education is delighted to be recruiting for an enthusiastic and dedicated SEND Teacher to join a community special school. This school caters for pupils aged 3-19 with severe and profound multiple learning difficulties, including a range of Special Educational Needs (SEN) provisions such as ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder; MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment; PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty; SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty.
Responsibilities:
1. Plan, deliver, and differentiate high-quality lessons and interventions tailored to the individual needs and abilities of students with Special Educational Needs, including but not limited to Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Dyslexia, and Speech, Language, and Communication Needs (SLCN).
2. Create a supportive and inclusive classroom environment that promotes engagement, independence, and positive behavior management strategies.
3. Collaborate with colleagues, parents, and external professionals to develop and implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and support strategies to meet the diverse needs of students.
4. Use a range of assessment tools and strategies to monitor student progress, identify barriers to learning, and implement targeted interventions to support academic and personal development.
5. Provide regular feedback and communication to parents and carers regarding student progress, achievements, and areas for development.
6. Participate in the wider life of the school community, including attending meetings, contributing to school events, and engaging in professional development opportunities.
Requirements:
7. Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and experience working with students with Special Educational Needs, preferably in a similar setting.
8. ECT qualified teachers are also encouraged to apply.
9. Strong understanding of Special Educational Needs, including knowledge of different conditions, strategies, and interventions to support learning and development.
10. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, colleagues, parents, and external professionals.
11. Resilience, patience, and empathy, with a passion for making a positive difference in the lives of students with Special Educational Needs.
12. Ability to adapt teaching approaches and resources to meet the diverse needs of students and promote inclusive learning experiences.
13. Commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion within the school community.
Benefits:
14. £200 Teacher Retention Bonus (terms apply)
15. £50 Refer a Friend Bonus
16. Competitive weekly pay based on experience and qualifications.
17. Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
18. A supportive and collaborative working environment.
19. Access to comprehensive benefits package including pension scheme and wellbeing initiatives.
20. Opportunity to work within an excellent Senior Leadership Team (SLT) dedicated to supporting staff and students alike.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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