SEN Teacher in St Albans

SEN Teacher, St Albans (Hertfordshire) A unique opportunity has arisen at a local primary school for a SEN Teacher. We are seeking a talented individual to join our team and play a key role in a new phase of the school’s journey. Core Purpose The SEN Teacher will be responsible for teaching children from a small group of pupils in the school’s new Inclusion Base, comprising of two groups (for pupils with mild to moderate and complex Special Educational Needs in Reception to Year 5). This may involve a combination of leading small group teaching in the Woodlands classrooms for core lessons as well as supporting children in Woodlands at other times of their day, alongside a team of support staff. At other times, the role may also include contributing to small group learning support sessions for other classes across Years 3 and above. They will work closely with the main school SENCO as well as the class teachers for the children who access Woodlands and be supported at different times by Learning Practitioners. Main duties and responsibilities Teaching and Learning * To undertake the teaching of SEND pupils across a wide range of learning differences. * To provide a quality of teaching and learning provision so that all pupils make progress in line with the targets and recommendations of their PLPs or EHCPs. * To work closely with the main school SENCO to monitor pupil social communication development. * To contribute actively to provision mapping and annual reviews. * To support pupils, if appropriate, during any involvement with the main school, personalising learning as needed. * To supervise, plan and guide, as appropriate, the work of any support staff who are assigned to work with the group. * To take account of pupils’ prior attainment, learning styles and needs and use them to set appropriately challenging targets and learning activities. * To keep high-quality records to promote tracking and monitoring of pupil progress using data and teacher assessment records. * To mark, assess and report on pupils’ work in line with school policy, providing constructive oral and written feedback with clear targets and guidance for future improvement. * To liaise with outside agencies and embed advice / strategies given into the pupil’s daily routines and learning. Pastoral Care * To provide pastoral support and guidance for all pupils in the post holder’s care, classes or tutor group. * To take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of pupils. * To work closely with the class teacher for each Woodlands pupil in the group. * To be the first point of contact for parents to update them on their child’s day, learning and achievements in Woodlands. * To set targets for high expectations for pupils’ behaviour, learning, motivation and presentation of work by establishing a purposeful working atmosphere and providing challenging and inspirational learning experiences. * To offer Parent Evenings’ meetings to parents of children in Woodlands as well as complete written reports to keep parents informed as to attainment and the progress of their child towards targets. Core Values •The post holder is expected to share our commitment to our core values: •We value joy in working, teaching and learning together •We encourage everyone within our Trust to feel optimistic about the future and how they can shape it •We support all individuals in developing resilience to enable them to respond to change and grow as a result •We value and support the wellbeing of all individuals who learn and work in our schools •We provide equality of opportunity and experience for all •We provide a safe and secure learning environment for all To apply for this vacancy as a SEN Teacher, please email me with your CV. Thank you James