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They are the sixth-largest provider of specialist educational services in the country, supporting over 1200 children and young people, and employing over 1500 staff. They have over 18 schools across the UK.
This NEW school opened in November 2024, supporting young people aged 6 -16 with a diagnosis of Autism spectrum disorder, moderate to Severe Learning needs and associated difficulties, who require an individualised, specialist approach.
Location: Tokers Green, Reading
Salary: £31,650 - £45,646 p.a. (M1- UPS1)
Contract: Full time permanent position
Staff at this School:
- Value all the children.
- Display great patience and listen carefully to children.
- Focus on and emphasise the positive.
- Face reality and help pupils to come to terms with difficult issues as they arise.
- Only disapprove of poor behaviour, never the child.
- Try to make time for one another.
- Are mutually supportive.
- Speak quietly and avoid shouting.
- Are valued by the governors and the community.
- Have a good sense of humour.
- Communicate with parents to ensure that they appreciate the school's values and to ensure that there is a common understanding.
YOU:
Knowledge and Qualifications:
- PGCE, QTS or equivalent teaching qualification and evidence of in-service training
- Working knowledge of special education needs including relevant curriculum and learning plans.
Skills:
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to coach and mentor LSAs, Teaching Assistants etc.
- Ability to adapt teaching and communication skills, both written and verbal according to audience.
- Effective skills in planning, preparation, recording and reviewing students' progress.
- Working knowledge of supporting pupils with ASD and those with complex communication and behavioural needs.
- Ability to identify and de-escalate emotional and behavioural issues.
- Good IT skills.
Experience:
- Knowledge and personal experience of special needs, disabilities, behaviour management and associated issues.
- Experience of working in an ASD/ SLD environment would be desirable.
DUTIES:
- Be responsible for the quality of teaching and learning of all pupils who are assigned to the post holder, having responsibility for their progress, welfare and outcomes.
- Supervise the work of any support staff, who are assigned to work with the post holder's pupils.
- Provide leadership across the school in a curriculum area, this to include:
- monitoring quality and standards
- contributing to school planning and self-evaluation
- providing professional support to other teachers and support staff
- advising the Head of Education on appropriate resources and materials
- leading appropriate professional development.
- Implement the aims of the school.
- Work to the schools' values and ensure that values are embedded in everyday practice
Please note that duties will vary and you will be expected to contribute to the overall aims of the school when required
Benefits:
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- Life assurance
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Competitive pension scheme
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Perkbox - offering high street discounts
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Employee assistance programme
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Car lease scheme
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Refer a friend for £1,000 - We'll reward you for recommending friends and family to come and join the company (*terms apply)
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Fully funded training and qualifications
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Bike to work scheme
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Free membership to our Health cash back plan - Claim back money on services such as dental, optical, physio and many more.
School Staffing Solutions Recruitment Ltd is acting as an employment business for this position.
This advert could be taken down at any point in time without prior notice if the position is filled.
Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search.
Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.
As a result of the volume of applications, If we have not contacted you within two weeks of your application being received, then regretfully your application will not be taken forward on this occasion.