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SEN Teacher

Prospero Teaching
Posted 7 hours ago, valid for 24 days
Location

Chigwell, Essex IG7 6DN, England

Salary

£30,000 - £36,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

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  • We are looking for an energetic Class Teacher for our Outstanding Primary Residential SEMH School, with a permanent contract offering a salary on the Teachers Main payscale (Fringe) M2 - M6.
  • Candidates must hold a Graduate Teaching Status qualification and have experience or interest in special educational practices, especially with children facing social, emotional, and mental health challenges.
  • The role requires a commitment to ongoing training and the ability to work collaboratively within a professional staff team while prioritizing the needs of each child.
  • Applicants should possess strong communication skills, a current driving license, and the ability to engage effectively with parents and the wider community.
  • The position requires at least one year of relevant experience working with children aged 5 to 11, along with a flexible and creative approach to teaching.

Additional Information

Contract Type: Permanent

Contract Term: AYR - All year round

Hours per Week: 32.50

Weeks per Year: 52.140

Pay Grade: Teachers Main payscale (Fringe) M2 - M6

QTS REQUIRED

The Role:

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding and energetic Class Teacher at our Primary Residential SEMH School, designated by Ofsted as Outstanding.

Applicants must be enthusiastic, with an understanding of and commitment to children with complex behavioural, social and emotional difficulties.

We care for children aged between 5 and 11 years who have a range of complex needs associated with SEMH. At Wells Park we pride ourselves on providing a warm, homely and happy environment for all.

Essential:

Experience and Education

- Graduate Teaching Status qualification

- An understanding of national curriculum, especially Key stages 1 and 2

- Experience, or interest in, special educational practice, especially with children who have social, emotional and mental health needs.

- A commitment to further and ongoing training, particularly in aspects of the

relationship between behaviour, emotions and learning.

Abilities and Knowledge

- Ability to work effectively as a member of a professional staff team.

- Open and honest communication and good presentation skills

- Up to date knowledge of current special educational needs issues and legislation

- Ability to prioritise the needs of each child within the group

- Ability to engage in supportive, effective and empathetic relationships with parents, carers and the wider network of the children.

- Ability to understand and process the behavioural communication of children

- Understanding the importance of relationships on a child's ability to learn

- Current driving licence

Personal Attributes

- Flexibility, creativity and imagination

- Good physical health and the ability to manage stress appropriately

- Sense of humour and the capacity to develop meaningful and boundaried relationships

- The ability to create a sense of aspiration and growth in children and staff

- The ability to communicate effectively and form supportive and enabling relationships with pupils and staff

Desirable:

- Experience facilitating circle times, nurture groups and / or forest schools

- Experience of engaging in reflective practice

- Knowledge of attachment theory and its application to practice in an educational setting

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.