Teacher at Witherslack Group
We celebrate the little things, like a student sitting through a lesson. This is called a huge small victory and it makes a big difference in their lives.
Fulfilling Career
You will work with students who have Autistic Spectrum Disorder/Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. You'll help them learn, develop their abilities and raise their self-esteem. To achieve this, you'll need to be resilient and dedicated. Your hard work will pay off when you see your students progress.
We're committed to supporting our teachers, providing them with the tools they need to succeed. Our team includes in-house psychologists, teaching assistants and therapy professionals. You'll get all the support you need to build a rewarding teaching career.
SEND School Environment
Lavender Lodge school is located in an 18th Century building in Mitcham. Our students come from different boroughs and experience a life-changing love of learning. We're proud of our students and our dedicated team. Students leave us with a sense of achievement.
Skill set requirements –
* Must have worked with students who are autistic and have previous experience of this
* Needs to be able to communicate in a variety of ways as 70% of our students are non-verbal e.g. can use Makaton, picture display symbols – we use PEC's and PODD, have experience working with non -verbal pupils
* Have worked with students who display challenging behaviour but would have the will and desire to support students to manage their behaviour and also for you to work to understand the function of the behaviour
* Be flexible to work with students from 4 through to 11 years old
* Be able to think outside the box in regards to delivering lessons. We have lots of tools to help support this, but our students need a bespoke and accessible curriculum
Have an awareness of autism strategies such as TEACCH, attention autism and use of PODD and be able to use these in practise
Benefits Package
We reward our teachers with an excellent salary and benefits package. With us, you'll get:
* Training: A full induction and on the job training
* Holiday: You'll work hard at WG, so you'll be rewarded with full school holidays
* Progression: If career development is your thing, most of our head teachers and leaders have been promoted from within our group
* Flexible benefits: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance
* Pension: we offer a range of pensions to suit your lifestyle needs including Teachers' Pension and our very attractive TPS alternative
* Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance
* Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts
* Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities
* A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time
Diverse Team
Our young people come from all walks of life and backgrounds. Our workforce reflects this diversity, allowing our teams to engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. As a teacher, you'll connect with our students because:
- Your 'can do' attitude – a team player who rolls up their sleeves to help others
- Your genuine passion for teaching and the impact your subject can have on young lives
- The ability to relate your subject to each student and build great relationships with your class
- Your enthusiasm and expertise to build your department
- You'll also need previous teaching experience and have Qualified Teacher Status
About Us
The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.