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Job title: SEN KS3 Class Teacher
Location: The Tower School, Epping
Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8am - 4pm
Contract: Permanent, Term Time only
UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a SEN KS3 Teacher to join our close-knit team at The Tower School located in Epping.
About the role
* Under the reasonable direction of the Head Teacher, carry out the professional duties of a school teacher as set out in the current School policies
* Uphold the professional code of the school
* Teach in accordance with the ethos, organisation and policies of the school as a fully committed member of the teaching team and as detailed in the specific duties and core standards below.
* To provide a high-quality education service for our students in accordance with Company policies, procedures and practices and the standards set by the Regulatory Body.
* As the SEN Teacher, you will have a focus on teaching a broad and balanced nurture curriculum to KS3. You may be asked to teach other subjects as directed by the Head Teacher, always with a focus of personalising, adapting and differentiating planning according to the student’s EHC plan.
* This class will be run similar to a primary model of the teacher delivering all lessons to a small group of pupils; therefore, they must have experience teaching across the curriculum and with a therapeutic, multi-sensory approach. Proactive, engaging ideally experience working in SEN with ASD pupils.
Responsibilities
* To have an awareness of Autism or to have a willingness to learn about Autism and other learning needs, and to consistently apply this to teaching and learning
* To plan, deliver and teach individual students or small groups, in accordance with the School’s Curriculum framework and related policies
* To plan, adapt and personalise a multi-sensory curriculum for a KS3 nurture group
* To monitor, record and report on student progress
* To contribute to and help implement developments that relate to the School Development Plan
Required
* Must hold QTS
* Must hold a child and adult DBS
To view the, please click here - SEN Teacher JD
About the school
The Tower School is an independent special day school for pupils ages 11 – 18 years who have a primary diagnosis of Autism. Our dedicated team work together to ensure successful outcomes for pupils who will often arrive at the school with a troubled view of education and life.
For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.
We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.
**Why join Options Autism?**
Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:
* Life Assurance
* Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
* “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:
* A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
* 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
* Cycle to Work Schemes
* Electric Car Purchase Scheme
* Critical illness cover
* Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy.
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