My client is an independent Secondary school that specialises in working with pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH).
About the Role
As a SEMH Teacher you will be responsible for the teaching of pupils with Autistic Spectrum Disorders and/or have ADHD, PDA, OCD, ODD. This will be either on a 1:1 basis or within a small group setting.
Responsibilities.
Provide quality of teaching and learning for all pupils
Be accountable for the attainment and progress of all pupils
Support pupils making progress across the curriculum, differentiating where appropriate
Support staff training to meet the needs of the pupils
Guide the work of any tutors (including Teaching Assistants (TAs) and Higher-Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs) who work with pupils who have EHCP's
Be able to provide pastoral support and guidance for all pupils
To contribute to the overall development of teaching and learning area across the school
Teaching.
To set clear learning objectives, writing Schemes of Work, medium term planning and short-term planning
Use data to plan lessons and learning materials to motivate and support all pupils to make at least good progress
Work in collaboration with Teaching Assistants, teachers, and tutors
To promote and develop literacy and numeracy skills throughout teaching and learning activities so that literacy and numeracy do not present barriers to learning
Provide intervention activities for those students who need support to boost attainment/progress or who require additional challenge
Manage the behaviour of pupils in line with the school's Behaviour Policy
Assessment Recording and Reporting:
Mark, assess and return pupils' work in line with school policy, providing constructive oral and written feedback with clear targets and guidance for future improvement
Keep high quality records to promote tracking and monitoring of pupil progress using data and teacher assessment records
Attend the appropriate Parent/Teacher events and individual meetings to keep parents/carers informed as to attainment and the progress of their child towards targets
Be familiar with school records and information relating to pupils who have additional needs and use this information to ensure all pupils can access the curriculum and are supported to attain well and make at least good progress
General Professional Responsibilities:
Attend meetings as and when required
Support and implement all relevant teaching and learning area policies
Act as a role model to pupils in respect of dress, attendance and punctuality and general conduct
Ensure that all deadlines are met as published in advance
Take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons
Qualifications and Skills required:
QTS or equivalent combined with SEMH/SEN experience
Experience with needs including ASD/SEMH/SEN
Proven track record of obtaining positive student outcomes
Innovative, passionate and pro-active
Experience in developing intuitive lesson plans and developing the curriculum
If you are interested in this role or would like to know more detailed information about the role, then please apply below. Suitable applicants will then be contacted.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION
- All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
- Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
- You must have legal right to work in the UK
- You must be willing to attend a registration interview
Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.
Disclaimer
'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'