SEN/Special Educational Needs Teacher
Location: Mansfield
Contract Type: Full time
Start Date: Immediately Available or January 2025
Pay: £150-£200 per day
Job Summary:
- Are you a qualified teacher with experience working in SEN/Special Educational Needs?
- Are you looking for a new and rewarding teaching position supporting pupils aged from 7-19
- Do you have strong classroom and behaviour management and are able to differentiate your teaching methods to cater for a range of abilities?
Bookmark are currently recruiting for a Lead Teacher for an SEN setting in Mansfield. The role with involve teaching pupils from 7-19 years old with a range of SEN including ASD, ADHD and Challenging Behaviour. A minimum of two years experience working with children/young people as well as access to your own vehicle is required.
If you are a qualified teacher looking for an opportunity to make a huge impact in the education of young people, we would love to hear from you!
Responsibilities:
• Plan and deliver tailored lessons that meet the individual needs and abilities of students with special educational needs and disabilities.
• Collaborate with the school's SEND department and other professionals to create and implement individualized education plans (IEPs) for students.
• Utilise a range of teaching strategies, resources, and assistive technologies to engage and support students in their learning.
• Adapt and differentiate instruction to accommodate different learning styles and abilities, providing additional support or challenges as needed.
• Employ effective behaviour management techniques and create a positive and inclusive classroom environment that promotes active participation and respect.
• Assess and track student progress through ongoing observation, formative assessments, and individualised targets, providing feedback and support for improvement.
• Communicate regularly and effectively with parents/guardians, other teachers, and support staff regarding student progress, achievements, and areas for development.
• Collaborate with external professionals, such as speech and language therapists or occupational therapists, to support students' specific needs.
• Keep accurate records of student progress, achievements, and any interventions or accommodations provided.
• Attend meetings, training sessions, and professional development opportunities to enhance your knowledge and skills in supporting students with special educational needs.
Requirements:
• Proven experience as a SEND Teacher, preferably in a similar temporary capacity, with a strong understanding of different special educational needs and disabilities.
• Knowledge of the relevant legislation, policies, and best practices in SEND education.
• Ability to create and implement individualized education plans (IEPs) and adapt instructional strategies to meet individual needs.
• Familiarity with a range of teaching resources, assistive technologies, and interventions for supporting students with SEND.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with students, parents/guardians, colleagues, and external professionals.
• Strong organizational skills to manage and document individual student progress, assessments, and interventions.
• Patience, empathy, and a nurturing approach to support students' social and emotional development.
• Flexibility and adaptability to work with a diverse range of students and their unique needs.
• Successful completion of background checks and any other necessary screening required by the recruitment agency and the school.
The legal bit...
Protocol National ltd trading as Bookmark are acting as an employment business for this position. If you are successful, Protocol is required to see evidence of your Right to Work in the UK; in addition to you applying for an enhanced DBS Certificate should you not already hold a suitable certificate registered on the DBS Update Service. The position is subject to agreement to Terms and Conditions and suitable application and reference process. As a result of the volume of applications we are currently receiving we regret that we may be unable to respond with individual feedback. If we have not contacted you within two weeks of your application being received then regretfully your application will not be taken forward on this occasion.