SEN Teacher
1. Harrow SEN School
2. SEN Teacher - Primary ASD/SLD Class
3. Excellent Rates of Pay (MPS-UPS + SEN Point)
4. Great Harrow Location
5. Fantastic Public Transport Links
6. Friendly Supportive School
7. Permanent Job
8. Interviewing ASAP
I am currently looking for an SEN teacher who is experienced working with children with autism and/or SLD to join a delightful SEN school in the Northwick area of Harrow. The school are going through an unprecedented period of growth and you will be joining their new site for EYFS-KS2 pupils in the Northwick area of Harrow which opens its doors after the May half term which is their 3rd site. A fourth site for 7-16 year olds will be opening in Twickenham in September.
In response to their heavy over-subscription these new sites are opening and the school are seeking to appoint a quality SEN teacher to join their team from the start of June if not sooner. The role will be to teach a mixed KS1/2 class working at pre-school levels who have moderate to complex autism. you will be setting up a new class with lots of SLT support. You will have 5 pupils who will be new to the school to transition and your class will be supported by an HLTA and 2 TAs all of whom will be full time.
SEN Teacher Roles & Responsibilities
This Harrow based SEN Teacher role will require leading, delivering and co-ordinating lessons and curriculum to a class of 5 primary students that have cognitive and developmental difficulties including autism. You will need to be committed to ensuring pupils make good progress and encourage pupils to reach their potential through engaging and stimulating multi-sensory teaching. It is important that you are a good line manager, can set targets, can plan a sensory curriculum, write reports, liaise with parents and external agencies and communicate well with fellow staff.
The SEN School
This Harrow SEN school is a really supportive and caring working environment led by a dynamic SLT who engage proactively with staff and parents. The school site will is going to be a great, spacious facility which will be well resourced to ensure all needs for the group of new students around the building will be well met.
The school provides a differentiated curriculum that is inspirational, relevant and engaging; designed to meet the unique needs of all individual pupils.
SEN Teacher Duties Would Include
9. Inspiring and engaging and developing the social skills of children with profound & multiple learning difficulties.
10. Assessing individual learning needs and working with experienced LSAs in class
11. Assessing and reporting on individual pupil's progress.
12. Liaising with your head of department to ensure that all mid and long term targets and tracking data are accurate.
The Ideal SEN Teacher Candidate
13. QTS or a UK recognised teaching qualification
14. To be able to differentiate work to students depending on their need and abilities.
15. Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate with other staff members.
16. The ability to use initiative and can work well under pressure.
17. PECS or Makaton trained is desirable
18. Experience teaching in a UK SEN school environment would be desirable though not essential