Job Title: SEN Teacher
Location: East Grinstead
Start Date: January 2024
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated SEN Teacher to join our committed team in East Grinstead. This role is perfect for a qualified educator who is enthusiastic about teaching young people aged 7-19 with special educational needs. As an SEN Teacher, you will play a key role in creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where students can thrive, grow, and succeed academically and personally.
Key Responsibilities:
As an SEN Teacher, you will:
- Provide a safe and nurturing classroom environment that fosters student development.
- Plan, resource, and deliver engaging lessons, including accredited courses up to GCSE standard, tailored to the needs of young people aged 7-19.
- Supervise Teaching Assistants within the classroom, ensuring effective support for all students.
- Offer high-quality feedback that encourages rapid and sustained progress for every student.
- Contribute to the development of literacy skills across all students.
- Maintain excellent standards of behaviour for learning throughout the school.
- Collaborate with the Deputy Head of Teaching and Learning to plan and prepare lessons in line with agreed schemes of work.
- Use regular assessments to track student progress, set appropriate targets, and implement necessary interventions.
- Maintain regular communication with parents to report on student progress, behaviour, and other key information.
- Help create a strong and positive school community that reflects the core values of the school.
Experience:
- Experience in teaching young people aged 7-19.
- Experience working with children with special educational needs.
- Method of assessment: Application Form, Interview, and Professional References.
Skills/Knowledge for an SEN Teacher:
- Strong awareness of National Curriculum requirements at all key stages.
- A highly skilled classroom practitioner capable of delivering varied teaching strategies.
- Enthusiasm for teaching and learning, especially in supporting students with SEN.
- Effective lesson planning and behaviour management skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
- ICT competency.
- Method of assessment: Application Form, Interview, and Professional References.
Working Hours:
- Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday: 8:45 AM - 4:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:45 AM - 4:30 PM
- Friday: 8:45 AM - 3:30 PM (during term time)
- Additional hours may be required to fulfil your role, including participation in six Seminar Days and training sessions.
If you're an enthusiastic SEN Teacher who is ready to make a difference in the lives of young people with special educational needs, we want to hear from you! Interviews will take place in the coming weeks, so don't miss out - apply today!