SEN Teacher KS1 KS2

Summary:

Join a SEN Teacher KS1 KS2 role at a school committed to supporting children with complex needs.

About the School:

Rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted, the school is dedicated to providing a supportive, inclusive environment that fosters the growth and well-being of students with complex social communication needs.

The Opportunity:

As a SEN Teacher KS1 KS2, you will deliver a functional, adapted curriculum tailored to the needs of children with complex social communication needs. You will work closely with a multi-disciplinary team to support students in developing essential life skills and independence in a low arousal, highly therapeutic setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver a functional, adapted curriculum tailored to the needs of children with complex social communication needs.
• Work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team to support students' academic, emotional, and social development.
• Create and implement schemes of work that focus on building foundational literacy, numeracy, and life skills.
• Use symbolised communication systems (AAC) to support language and learning in the classroom.
• Assess and support challenging behaviours in a nurturing environment.
• Promote positive behaviour and build strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Maintain a communication-friendly environment aligned with the SCERTS framework.
• Support students in developing independence and emotional well-being through a structured, meaningful timetable of activities.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• A relevant teaching qualification.
• Experience of delivering KS1 / KS2 curriculum, including foundational literacy and numeracy skills.
• Excellent English skills, with strong written and spoken communication abilities.
• Experience working with children with Special Education Needs, particularly those on the Autism Spectrum.
• The ability to manage a small group of children with social communication needs.
• The ability to promote positive behaviour in a nurturing environment.

Preferred

• Experience with the Equals Curriculum or similar adapted curriculums.
• Experience with the SCERTS framework.
• Experience assessing and supporting challenging behaviours.
• Experience with symbolised communication systems (AAC).

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary and generous holiday allowance.
• Comprehensive benefits including healthcare cash plan, wellbeing allowance, and employee assistance programme.
• Opportunities for professional development, including external courses and INSET training.