SEN Teacher

Twickenham SEN School
SEN Teacher - Primary ASD/SLD Class
Excellent Rates of Pay (MPS-UPS + SEN Point)
Great Twickenham Location
Fantastic Public Transport Links
Friendly Supportive School
Permanent Job
Interviewing ASAP

I am currently looking for an SEN teacher who is experienced working with children with autism and/or SLD to join a delightful SEN school in the Twickenham area. The school are going through an unprecedented period of growth and you will be joining their new site for 7-16 year olds pupils in the Twickenham area which opens its doors after the May half term which is their 4th it site.

In response to their heavy over-subscription these new sites are opening and the school are seeking to appoint a quality SEN teacher to join their team from the start of May if not sooner. The role will be to teach a mixed KS2/3 class working at KS1 levels who have moderate to complex autism. You will be setting up a new class with lots of SLT support. You will have 5 pupils who will be new to the school to transition and your class will be supported by an HLTA and 2 TAs all of whom will be full time.

SEN Teacher Roles & Responsibilities

This Twickenham based SEN Teacher role will require leading, delivering and co-ordinating lessons and curriculum to a class of 5 primary students that have moderate cognitive and developmental difficulties including autism. You will need to be committed to ensuring pupils make good progress and encourage pupils to reach their potential through engaging and stimulating multi-sensory teaching. It is important that you are a good line manager, can set targets, can plan a sensory curriculum, write reports, liaise with parents and external agencies and communicate well with fellow staff.

The SEN School

This Twickenham SEN school is a really supportive and caring working environment led by a dynamic SLT who engage proactively with staff and parents. The school site will is going to be a great, spacious facility which will be well resourced to ensure all needs for the group of new students around the building will be well met.

The school provides a differentiated curriculum that is inspirational, relevant and engaging; designed to meet the unique needs of all individual pupils.

SEN Teacher Duties Would Include

Inspiring and engaging and developing the social skills of children with profound & multiple learning difficulties.
Assessing individual learning needs and working with experienced LSAs in class
Assessing and reporting on individual pupil's progress.
Liaising with your head of department to ensure that all mid and long term targets and tracking data are accurate.

The Ideal SEN Teacher Candidate

QTS or a UK recognised teaching qualification
To be able to differentiate work to students depending on their need and abilities.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate with other staff members.
The ability to use initiative and can work well under pressure.
PECS or Makaton trained is desirable
Experience teaching in a UK SEN school environment would be desirable though not essential

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Please note that all daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%