At a Glance
- Tasks: Teach and support children with physical needs, promoting independence and learning.
- Company: Join a dedicated team in the Department of Children’s Services, focused on transformative education.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, inclusive environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Flexible working across Bradford District with a supportive team culture.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while using innovative assistive technology.
- Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status and experience with SEND and physical needs required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Overview
Department of Children’s Services – Childrens Sensory and Physical Needs Service, Physical Needs Team Specialist Teacher.
Our vision is to provide high quality support for all Bradford children and young people using a collaborative approach through transformational learning experiences so that they can flourish, make excellent holistic progress and successfully transition to responsible citizens.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated colleague to join our team of professionals to work with children and young people from birth to 25 years old with physical needs as part of our Physical Needs Team.
The role is based at Britannia House, working as an Outreach Specialist Teacher visiting the children and young people within their homes or settings across the Bradford District.
You will be expected to exercise a significant degree of initiative and personal responsibility in managing time, prioritising and carrying out duties.
As a Specialist Teacher, you will have the rewarding experience of teaching pupils to access learning and encourage them to become independent individuals.
Through a detailed induction programme and day-to-day in the role you will develop a depth of knowledge about the Children and Young People (C/YP).
We are expanding the use of assistive technology to facilitate learning and independence in the C/YP and it is essential that the successful candidate has an aptitude and confidence in using ICT such as an i Pad and various apps.
We are looking for a colleague that has a solution-focused approach to meeting the needs of the children and young people.
Those needs can include sensory impairment, cognition and learning, social communication, medical needs and social, emotional and mental health needs.
Responsibilities
- Plan for and teach children with SEND and physical needs, including those with complex health needs, across a range of settings.
- Promote effective play opportunities and support teaching and learning for children with physical needs.
- Provide training, guidance, support, or outreach services relating to SEND and/or complex health needs.
- Use assistive technology to facilitate learning and independence, with confidence in ICT tools (e. g., i Pad and apps).
- Exhibit a solution-focused approach and demonstrate initiative in managing time and duties.
- Work in accordance with GDPR and Data Protection legislation, and maintain records securely.
- Apply knowledge of safe manual handling principles or undertake relevant training as required.
- Travel across the Bradford District; a usable car is required at all times or as advised by the line manager.
Qualifications and experience
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience planning for and teaching children with SEND and physical needs (e. g., as SENCo or equivalent role).
- Experience in promoting learning and play opportunities for children with physical needs.
- Experience in providing training, guidance, support, or outreach services relating to SEND and/or complex health needs.
- Knowledge of safe manual handling principles and willingness to undertake related training.
- Other requirements
How to apply
For further information regarding this post please contact Deborah Craig, Physical Needs Team Lead, at or via email
Equal Opportunities and inclusion
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to thrive.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.
The RESPECT Allyship Programme is available to all staff and is part of the RESPECT Campaign, the Council’s Internal Equalities Vision for staff and its aim to build a truly inclusive workforce.
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