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- Annual Salary: Competitive
- Location: West Berkshire
- Job Type: Full-time
Join this dedicated team at a special needs school nestled in the serene countryside of West Berkshire. They are committed to providing a nurturing and supportive environment where children with various identified needs can learn and thrive. This well led and team focussed, popular school focuses on Key Stage 1 to Key Stage 2 education, enriched with a philosophy of quality over quantity to enhance schooling experiences and outcomes.
Day-to-day of the role:- Deliver educational support tailored to children with a range of needs including Emotionally Based School Avoidance, Anxiety, ASD, ADHD, cognitive delays, trauma, and sensory overloads.
- Create and implement engaging, inclusive lesson plans that accommodate the specific learning and communication needs of each student.
- Foster a therapeutic and emotionally empathetic classroom environment to support children who have struggled in mainstream settings.
- Utilise our unique resources such as an off-site therapeutic farm and an equine therapy centre to provide enriching educational experiences.
- Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils, helping them feel safe, inspired, and valued within the school community.
- Monitor and assess student progress, adapting educational strategies to meet individual needs and goals.
- Strong understanding of the educational needs of children with ASD, ADHD, and other specific learning difficulties.
- Experience in supporting individualized education plans (IEPs).
- Compassionate, patient, and resilient, with a proven ability to manage challenging behaviours sensitively.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with staff, parents, and external support agencies.
- Commitment to professional development and staying updated with the latest educational practices and theories in special needs education.
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional development and specialized training in therapeutic and supportive education strategies.
- Access to unique therapeutic settings, including an equine therapy centre and a therapeutic farm, to enhance teaching and learning experiences.
- A supportive and close-knit community environment with small class sizes, allowing for personalized attention and strong pupil-teacher relationships.
If you have experience with Autism, ASC, ADHD, SEND or Emotional Behaviour, then we really want to hear from you. Please apply immedately!
