- Has teaching experience either within special educational needs, preferably in the teaching experience.
- Experience of coordinating provision and working with children who have Social, emotional and Mental Health needs.
- Knowledge of emotion coaching, TEACCH approach, PACE and the theory behind zones of regulation.
- A Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) certification.
- Experience of assessing pupils needs using a range of assessment tools.
- A Clear understanding of racial literacy and how it influences learning.
- A well- developed understanding of insecure attachment including trauma informed strategies to manage and support young people with Social, Emotional & Mental Health Needs.
- Proven experience of working within a specialist provision for pupils with needs including SEMH.
- Understanding the Six principles of nurture & how it influences learning.
- Assess the needs of pupils and facilitate stimulating cross curricular & multisensory opportunities to support the National Curriculum & “stages” of development.
- Plan, deliver and evaluate the impact of activities in a variety of settings, including one – to one and small groups.
- Coach support staff to participate in delivery.
- Support reintegration of pupils with Social, Emotional & Mental Health needs into mainstream classes.
- Lead supervision of pupils who are not working to a typical mainstream timetable.
- Build & maintain productive relationships with all pupils, acting as a role model and mentor.