Danecourt School, a special school for children with complex needs including autism, communication needs and sensory processing differences, is recruiting a permanent SEND Teacher. The role centres on personalised learning, leading a class team and working with therapists and families so that children get joined-up support. Classes are small, with teaching assistants and therapists working around each child, and the post is term-time, 39 weeks a year. QTS is required and visa sponsorship is not available.
What the job involves
- Plan personalised, engaging learning that reflects each child's strengths, needs and next steps
- Lead the class team
- Work collaboratively with therapists and other professionals
- Build strong relationships with families so children receive joined-up support at school and beyond
- Adapt teaching and celebrate progress in communication, independence, relationships, confidence and learning
What’s required
Qualifications
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Skills & knowledge
- Creativity, curiosity and flexibility in teaching and learning
- Positive relationships with children, families and colleagues
- Works collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
- Patience and resilience, recognising individual progress
- Commitment to continuing to develop SEND practice
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check
- Satisfactory references and online checks
Other
- Passion for helping children with SEND thrive
Nice to have
- Specialist SEND experience
What’s offered
- Teachers' Pension Scheme and national terms and conditions
- Protected PPA time and the option to work from home one day a fortnight
- Enhanced family-friendly policies, including enhanced maternity and paternity leave
- Wellbeing offer including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and Occupational Health support
- Lifestyle and financial benefits including Cycle to Work, Blue Light Card, eye care vouchers and employee discounts
- High-quality SEND-focused CPD and opportunities to learn from specialists
- Clear career pathways into additional responsibility and leadership
- Opportunities to contribute to the Maritime Outreach Support Service
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
