We are currently working with a school based in Norfolk, and they are looking for an experienced ASD Teacher on a full-time basis, start date to be confirmed at interview stage.
Purpose of the Job:
* To work in our alternative education provision and teach students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in small groups. The work is intensive, requiring flexibility, sensitivity, patience, and resilience.
* To engage all students with creativity and passion towards subjects.
* To primarily teach, produce schemes of work, and lesson plans tailored to ASD students.
* Building rapport with students/families/carers is key to this role, and you will need to liaise with a variety of agencies to problem-solve student issues and barriers to learning and inclusion principles at the heart of all practice.
Main Responsibilities:
Teaching and Learning:
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Creating an inspirational learning environment with high expectations of learner achievement, success, and progression, respecting individual differences in culture and background and reflecting this in the environment of the classroom.
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Planning, producing, and updating schemes of work to meet curriculum, inspection, and accreditation requirements, taking into account guidance from the DfE and other regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with all current requirements.
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Preparing and delivering lessons/learning activities to individuals and groups of learners as required by the curriculum/timetable that:
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Is kept informed by relevant and up-to-date subject, curriculum, and pedagogical knowledge.
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Reflecting on the wide range of needs of students within your classroom.
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Using a range of teaching and learning strategies and resources in line with the school’s teaching and learning policy adapted to learners’ individual needs.
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Implementing and maintaining systems for monitoring and evaluating learning activities to ensure they are effective and worthwhile and best practice is maintained.
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Identifying clear teaching objectives, learning outcomes, and Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
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Supporting and guiding learners so that they can reflect on their learning, identify the progress they have made, and set positive targets for improvement.
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Maintaining a regular system of monitoring, assessment, record-keeping, and reporting of students’ progress using targets, tracking, and other school systems.
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Maintaining good order and discipline among the students, safeguarding their wellbeing. Setting high expectations for behaviour and being responsible for behaviour management within your classroom and aiding in behavioural management across the school.
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Working as part of a team to ensure effective pastoral support for learners.
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Undertaking relevant administrative tasks associated with the teaching function including examination/accreditation entries for learners, register taking, and invigilation.
Other General Duties:
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To safeguard and protect children in accordance with our Policies and Procedures at all times.
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To maintain confidentiality of information; it will be necessary to comply with all requirements related to the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR).
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To treat everyone with respect, dignity, and fairness, and to acknowledge and celebrate diversity.
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Comply with the policies and procedures including safeguarding, child protection, health and safety, data protection, and confidentiality.
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Undertake personal and professional development activities and liaise with other staff so knowledge and best practice can be shared.
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Other responsibilities commensurate with the post