Job Description
SEND Teacher
About Us:
Opogo is a leading education staffing agency that connects skilled professionals with schools. We are dedicated to supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), partnering with schools to ensure every child receives the care they deserve.
The Role:
We are looking for dedicated SEND Teachers to join our team. You will support students' academic, social, and emotional development, working closely with parents, caregivers, and other professionals in partner schools.
Key Responsibilities:
* Plan and deliver tailored lessons to meet the needs of students with SEND.
* Develop and implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
* Assess and monitor student progress, adapting teaching strategies accordingly.
* Create an inclusive classroom environment that supports diverse learning needs.
* Collaborate with teaching assistants and other support staff.
* Engage with parents and caregivers to provide regular updates on student progress.
* Liaise with external agencies and professionals to support student development.
* Promote positive behaviour and emotional well-being.
Qualifications and Experience:
* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
* Experience teaching children or young people with SEND.
* Strong knowledge of SEND practices and inclusive education.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Patience, empathy, and a positive attitude.
* Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
* Willingness to learn and adapt to the needs of the school and students.
Opogo benefits:
Opogo Education is the alternative to supply teaching agencies. Weve created an ethical EdTech platform that lets supply work find you, so educators can focus on what matters most.
Earn more: Our tech-led approach enables us to pay you more AND charge a lower fee to schools.
Let the work find you: With our mobile app, simply set your availability for the coming weeks, sit back and let schools send opportunities straight to your phone!
Smart Match technology: Our Smart Match feature finds and recommends the most suitable jobs for you - so no more time wasted trawling through irrelevant jobs. Simple, easy, effective.
Learn more: Our free LEARN platform packed with CPD-certified courses is designed to enhance your skills. Plus, you get a certificate on your profile for each course that you complete, making you more attractive to schools.
Were more than a business, were a social enterprise. Opogo Education is here to make a real difference.
Opogo Ltd is accredited by the REC and in accordance with KCSIE 2024 guidelines, any offers of employment are subject to our strict vetting, safeguarding and reference procedures. Opogo is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. If you require any accommodations during the application process, please let us know.
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