Early Years Specialist Teacher - SEND School
About This Role
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Early Years Practitioner to join our team, supporting our youngest pupils, many of whom have severe and complex needs.
You will work alongside an established team delivering provision for our ‘Early Communicator’ pupils. Direct experience of working with children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) is highly desirable.
Potential candidates are welcome to visit the school week commencing 21st September. Please contact us to arrange.
Interviews will be held week commencing 28th September.
Main duties and responsibilities
The successful candidate will:
Be responsible for the teaching and learning of a group of pupils with a range of SEN needs
Communicate effectively with parents and carers and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills
Work as part of a team and, where appropriate, lead others
Develop their understanding and knowledge of SEN through experience and research
Apply a working understanding of the SEN Code of Practice and associated paperwork
Demonstrate resilience and a good sense of humour
Show a clear desire and ability to make a positive difference to the lives of children with SEN
You will actively engage with your class team to ensure learning experiences are:
Carefully planned and appropriate to pupils’ individual needs
Well resourced to support pupils to be as independent as possible within a structured and organised learning environment
Engaging, thought provoking and connected across learning experiences
Focused on developing core skills, including communication, reading, writing and numeracy
Reflected upon with learners so they can recognise the progress they are making
Person specification Essential requirements
The successful candidate will:
Have direct experience of working with pupils with SEND
Hold a recognised teaching qualification
Be passionate, enthusiastic, driven and ready for a challenge
Have strong subject knowledge and the ability to resource across the whole curriculum
Demonstrate a clear focus on removing barriers to learning
Work effectively and collaboratively with a class team
Be committed to supporting pupils’ holistic development