SEN Teacher
- Location: Bridgend
- Job Type: Full-time and ad hoc cover available
- Salary: £157.66 - £200 per day
We are seeking a passionate and qualified SEN Teacher to join a community day special school in Bridgend. The school provides education for pupils aged 7 – 19 with complex behavioural and emotional difficulties (BESD), ASD, and/or learning difficulties/needs. The ideal candidate will be dedicated to making a significant difference in children's lives through education and will have experience working with challenging behaviour and complex learning needs.
Day to Day of the role:
- Develop and implement programmes of learning activities tailored to individual needs.
- Mark work, prepare teaching materials, and undertake general teaching responsibilities.
- Support the school's ethos, values, and progression plan, leading by example.
- Engage pupils in learning by preparing and adapting teaching materials.
- Provide teaching contact time with pupils individually, in small groups, or in class settings.
- Collaborate with professionals such as social workers and educational psychologists to create informed and progressive learning plans.
- Foster personal development through pastoral and tutorial work.
- Confidently teach across the curriculum or specialise in a particular subject.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and confidence in teaching across the curriculum for primary and/or secondary levels.
- Experience or exposure to special school environments or similar settings.
- Team teach/de-escalation certification is desirable.
- Ability to work collaboratively with support staff and professionals to enhance pupil engagement and confidence.
- Commitment to the protection of children and vulnerable adults, with a willingness to undergo full registration and DBS checks.
Benefits:
- Opportunity to make a profound impact on the lives of pupils with complex needs.
- Supportive and inclusive school environment.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
To apply for this SEN Teacher position, please click ‘Apply Now' to begin the recruitment process. If shortlisted, trial days will take place in September, and you will need to register with our agency and obtain all relevant checks.