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SEN Teacher
5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8am - 4pm
Contract: Permanent, Term Time only
Start Date: ASAP
As part of our continued growth, we are looking for an SEN Teacher to join the amazing team at The Tower School in Epping.
Our pupils are aged between 11 and 14, but work at various age levels and communicate in a variety of ways.
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
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.
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 contribute to and help implement developments that relate to the School Development Plan
To promote, in line with Company policies, the physical, educational and moral development of the students
To contribute to the development and implementation of an environment and programme of learning for the individual student to ensure progression at an appropriate and satisfactory rate
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. We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and young adults. 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.
Why join Options Autism?*
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.
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