SEN Teacher

Job Title: SEN Teacher
Location: East Grinstead
Start Date: January 2024

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated SEN Teacher to join our committed team in East Grinstead. This role is perfect for a qualified educator who is enthusiastic about teaching young people aged 7-19 with special educational needs. As an SEN Teacher, you will play a key role in creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where students can thrive, grow, and succeed academically and personally.

As an SEN Teacher, you will:

• Provide a safe and nurturing classroom environment that fosters student development.
• Plan, resource, and deliver engaging lessons, including accredited courses up to GCSE standard, tailored to the needs of young people aged 7-19.
• Supervise Teaching Assistants within the classroom, ensuring effective support for all students.
• Offer high-quality feedback that encourages rapid and sustained progress for every student.
• Contribute to the development of literacy skills across all students.
• Maintain excellent standards of behaviour for learning throughout the school.
• Collaborate with the Deputy Head of Teaching and Learning to plan and prepare lessons in line with agreed schemes of work.
• Use regular assessments to track student progress, set appropriate targets, and implement necessary interventions.
• Maintain regular communication with parents to report on student progress, behaviour, and other key information.
• Help create a strong and positive school community that reflects the core values of the school.

• Experience in teaching young people aged 7-19.
• Experience working with children with special educational needs.
• Method of assessment: Application Form, Interview, and Professional References.

• Strong awareness of National Curriculum requirements at all key stages.
• A highly skilled classroom practitioner capable of delivering varied teaching strategies.
• Enthusiasm for teaching and learning, especially in supporting students with SEN.
• Effective lesson planning and behaviour management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• ICT competency.
• Method of assessment: Application Form, Interview, and Professional References.

• Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday: 8:45 AM - 4:00 PM
• Wednesday: 8:45 AM - 4:30 PM
• Friday: 8:45 AM - 3:30 PM (during term time)
• Additional hours may be required to fulfil your role, including participation in six Seminar Days and training sessions.

If you're an enthusiastic SEN Teacher who is ready to make a difference in the lives of young people with special educational needs, we want to hear from you! Interviews will take place in the coming weeks, so don't miss out - apply today!