SEN Teacher Role location: Middlesbrough Starting date: February HT Salary: £140-£160 per day Monday-Friday 8:30am-3.30pm Empowering Learning are currently working with a SEN school in Middlesbrough who require a KS1 SEN Teacher to start February Half Term. Are you a passionate, dedicated and an experienced person looking to use your skills to teach pupils with SEN needs such as Sensory needs & ASD. If so, then maybe a role is for you. This role will be challenging but ultimately rewarding for the right candidate. SEN Teachers Special educational needs (SEN) Teacher's will have previous experience teaching SEN students and understand that the learning path may be different for each student. By working as an SEN behaviour mentor, you should be prepared and ready to make an important and serious commitment to someone. You will spend a considerable amount of time with children who need you to show your faith and patience in their abilities, making the most of your sessions together. Within this job role is it important to encourage the children to communicate with you, finding a way together to overcome any behavioural problems and progress in education. Some typical responsibilities could include, supporting pupils inside and outside the classroom, helping pupils increase their confidence and self-esteem and agreeing and writing action plans to deal with problems. By using your skills and previous experience you will make a remarkable contribution to many children's lives and future potential. At Empowering Learning, we are committed to recruiting for the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities sector. We work tirelessly with the best schools across Teesside to cover all aspects of the SEN teaching sector, which includes: This role will involve: Teaching & Supporting children with SEN needs such as ASD in small groups. Build positive relationships with students and staff Managing challenging behaviour in a positive and proactive manner. High levels of enthusiasm, energy and positivity when working with children. Working with the team to ensure children receive the best possible educational experience. The successful candidate will: Have QTS Have a creative approach to teaching and provide not only academic but also emotional and pastoral support to pupils. The candidate will have outstanding behaviour and classroom management skills and will develop positive relationships with staff and pupils. The teacher will be committed, dedicated and resilient, whilst understanding the reasons why children can display challenging behaviour and be able to de-escalate and support children proactively. Support children in a non-judgemental, non-confrontational manner. Be able to work independently and as part of a team and show initiative. Demonstrate that they are effective teaching assistants that have a wealth of experience in supporting teaching, learning, SEND pupils and children that display complex and challenging behaviours.Be able to deliver small group or 1:1 learning / social, emotional, and behavioural programmes to secure outstanding progress. What EMPOWERING LEARNING can do for you: We offer competitive rates of pay, and candidate care which is second to none We offer you the opportunity to move from Primary/Secondary/SEND provisions to another, whether this be on a short term or long-term basis, and try using your skills in a provision you have always wanted to work in You will have a professional consultant who will be your personal point of contact throughout your time working for us We value our staff and the work they put in daily. Therefore, we offer competitive rates of pay to ensure your skills and experience are recognised We also have a very successful permanent division, allowing you to work for us on a short term/long term basis, whilst we also consider permanent roles for you. If you believe you are a good match or know anybody who you think would be great for this school, please apply today or contact myself on (phone number removed) for more information