SEND Teacher - Children's Residential School

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to come and work at our unique school as a class teacher and to make a difference to our young people who are at the heart of everything that we do. We are a 'Good' school where Behaviour and Attitudes and Personal Development are outstanding. "Staff are proud to work at the school" - Ofsted 2023.

Benefits:

• 52‑week contract paid monthly with school holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension
• Well‑being treatment contribution
• Termly breakfast rolls
• Monthly well‑being treat box
• Dedicated wellbeing team for all staff
• Regular training and CPD opportunities
• Positive and supportive working environment
• Specialist setting in a rural environment that prides itself on outdoor and community‑based learning opportunities
• Opportunity to greet farm animals each morning

Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver high quality lessons in line with the curriculum
• Lead and manage a team of teaching assistants and support staff
• Collaborate with therapy team (SALT, Physio, OT, Clinical Psychology) to develop communication and self‑regulation skills in young people
• Manage physically and emotionally challenging behaviour, including the use of physical intervention when necessary
• Promote the well‑being of young people and staff across the school
• Maintain a positive, adaptable, and fun approach

School Background:

Residential special school for young people aged 5‑19 with Special Educational Needs including autism, attachment, PWS, moderate learning difficulties, severe learning difficulties, communication needs, therapeutic needs (speech and language, sensory processing) and associated challenging behaviour.