SEN Teacher Maternity Cover at Oak Tree School in Gravesend

About this Role

Are you apassionate and dedicated teacher who believes every child deserves theopportunity to thrive? Do you have the creativity, resilience and commitment tosupport children with special educational needs to achieve their fullpotential?

At OakTree School, part of Maiden Erlegh Trust, we are seeking aninspirational SEN Primary Teacher to join our specialist team. This isan exciting opportunity to work in a nurturing and ambitious environment whereevery achievement is celebrated and every child's individual strengths arerecognised

Aboutthe Role

• Deliver high-quality teaching and learning for primary-aged pupils with Special Educational Needs.
• Plan engaging and personalised learning experiences that reflect individual strengths and needs.
• Support pupils to make excellent progress academically, socially and emotionally.
• Work collaboratively with Teaching Assistants, therapists and other professionals.
• Implement communication strategies, including Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), to ensure all pupils can access learning.
• Monitor, assess and track progress, contributing to Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) reviews and targets.
• Create a positive, safe and nurturing learning environment where pupils can develop confidence and independence.
• Build strong partnerships with parents, carers and external agencies to secure the best outcomes for pupils.

AboutYou

We arelooking for someone who:

• Is a qualified teacher with experience of teaching primary-aged pupils.
• Has a strong understanding of SEND, particularly autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and associated complex needs.
• Can adapt teaching approaches to meet a wide range of learning needs.
• Demonstrates excellent classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Is committed to inclusive education and raising aspirations for every pupil.
• Works effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Is enthusiastic, reflective and committed to continuous professional development.

WhyJoin Us?

• The opportunity to transform the lives of children with additional needs.
• A supportive and collaborative staff team.
• Access to high-quality professional development through Maiden Erlegh Trust.
• Opportunities to work alongside specialist professionals and share best practice.
• A culture that values inclusion, wellbeing and ambition for all

AboutOak Tree School

Oak TreeSchool is a calm, inclusive and aspirational learning environment whererelationships come first and every young person is supported to thrive on theirown terms. Our learners, aged 5-19, benefit from a personalised curriculum thatblends academic learning with highly specialised therapeutic and developmentalsupport. As a school created in September 2023 to meet the growing need forspecialist places across the local community, we pride ourselves on offering anurturing setting where pupils feel safe, valued and ready to flourish.

ABOUTMAIDEN ERLEGH TRUST

MaidenErlegh Trust is a growing community of schools across Berkshire andOxfordshire, working together to deliver the best possible education for everychild and young person. With around 800 staff and 5000 students across nineschools, including primary, secondary, special, and alternative provision, weare proud of the diversity that shapes our expertise.

We AimHigh, Be Inclusive, and Work Together. These values drive ourfocus on high-quality education for all, through collaboration, inclusion, andcontinuous improvement.

Throughthe Maiden Erlegh Institute, colleagues access high-quality professionallearning at every stage of their career, supported by mentoring, leadershipopportunities, and our annual MET Staff Conference-a day that unites our wholeteam in sharing best practice and learning.

Joiningour Trust means being part of a community that invests in people and valuesexpertise; it is about playing a direct role in shaping the lives and outcomesof young people.

Benefitsof Working with Maiden Erlegh Trust

• PensionScheme - Generous employercontributions through the Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government PensionScheme
• AnnualLeave - Generous entitlement,increasing with length of service
• ME Day - One additional day's leave each yearfor a significant personal event
• ProfessionalDevelopment -Extensive CPD through the Maiden Erlegh Institute, annual Trust Conference andapprenticeship opportunities
• HybridWorking - Flexible working arrangementsfor eligible roles
• Perkbox - Discounts, wellbeing resources andmonthly perk points
• Wellbeingand Health - Freeflu vaccinations and eye tests (where eligible)
• EmployeeAssistance Programme - 24/7support and discount schemes
• MentalHealth First Aid Support
• Recognitionand Community -Celebrating achievements and milestones across #TeamMET
• EmployeeReferral Scheme

Workingfor our Trust means contributing to something larger by supporting theeducation and life chances of children and young people every day.

MaidenErlegh Trust is an equal opportunities employer and is committed tosafeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.