Outreach Teacher - Secondary SEN Provision

Dunbar Education is pleased to be working closely with a dedicated secondary SEN provision in Milton Keynes to find an experienced and passionate Outreach Teacher. This role focuses on providing high-quality education and support to students with special educational needs, fostering both their academic and personal growth within a nurturing and supportive environment.

• Deliver High-Quality Education: Plan and teach a broad curriculum that meets the needs of students with SEN, focusing on key subjects such as English, Maths, and life skills, adapting materials to suit a range of abilities and learning styles.
• Individualised Learning Plans (ILPs): Develop and implement ILPs to meet each learner's specific needs, including those with learning difficulties, behavioural challenges, or emotional needs, and track their progress.
• Engage & Motivate: Create a safe and supportive learning environment that encourages engagement, confidence, and positive behaviour in students, helping them to take ownership of their learning.
• Collaborate with Other Professionals: Work closely with SENCOs, teaching assistants, therapists, social workers, and external agencies to ensure a holistic approach to student support and development.
• Behavioural Management: Manage challenging behaviour with patience and consistency, employing restorative practices and strategies that promote emotional regulation and positive change in students.
• Support Personal Growth: Provide education that promotes social, emotional, and life skills development, preparing students for further education, employment, or independent living.
• Safeguarding: Ensure the highest standards of safeguarding and child protection are maintained, reporting any concerns in line with school policies.

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or relevant teaching qualifications.
• Experience working with young people with complex needs, including those with SEN, behavioural, emotional, or learning difficulties.
• Experience in an SEN setting or alternative education provisions is advantageous.
• Strong Communication Skills: Ability to engage with students, parents, and professionals from various disciplines to support student progress.
• Resilience: The ability to remain calm and professional when managing challenging behaviour.
• Commitment to Inclusion: A passion for supporting students with special educational needs and ensuring they receive the education and care they deserve.
• Full Time Only - Monday-Friday 8-5

• Knowledge or experience of working in a secondary SEN provision or similar educational settings.
• Experience in developing life skills programmes and vocational training for students with SEN.
• Training in behaviour management, emotional regulation, and restorative practices.
• No planning or work outside of contracted hours.

Dunbar Education is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding to ensure the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, to share this commitment. To adhere with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all registrations will be required to fill out our application form in, to receive work. This will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. Dunbar Education is an equal opportunities employer and recognises the value of and seeks to achieve a diverse workforce in schools. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. Dunbar Education is a member of ASPCo compliance plus, for more information please refer to our recruitment & selection policy statement.