Location: Hillingdon
Type: Full-Time (Temporary with Permanent option)
Working Hours; 08:30 am - 16:00 pm.
Salary: Paid to Teacher Scale, M1 - UPS2
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of students with special needs? Do you have the patience, dedication, and expertise to support children with Autism, SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) issues, and complex needs? If so, we invite you to join our committed team as a Special Needs Nurture Teacher.
We're working with a vibrant and inclusive special needs school dedicated to providing a nurturing and supportive environment for students with diverse learning needs. Our mission is to empower each student to reach their full potential through personalised education and care.
Role and Responsibilities:
As a Special Needs Nurture Teacher, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the educational and emotional development of our students. Your key responsibilities will include:
- Individualised Support: Develop and implement tailored educational plans to meet the unique needs of each student, ensuring they receive the appropriate level of challenge and support.
- Classroom Management: Create a safe, positive, and inclusive classroom environment that encourages learning and emotional growth.
- Curriculum Development: Adapt and deliver engaging lesson plans that align with the school's curriculum and cater to the diverse learning styles of students with special needs.
- Behavioral Support: Implement strategies to manage and support students with behavioral challenges, promoting positive behavior and social interactions.
- Collaboration: Work closely with teaching assistants, therapists, and other specialists to provide comprehensive support for students.
- Parent and Guardian Communication: Maintain regular communication with parents and guardians, providing updates on student progress and addressing any concerns.
- Professional Development: Engage in ongoing professional development to stay current with best practices in special education and nurture teaching.
- School Activities: Participate in school events, extracurricular activities, and staff meetings, contributing to the school community's overall well-being.
What We Are Looking For:
- Qualifications: A degree in Special Education, Education, or a related field. A teaching certification in special education is preferred.
- Experience: Previous experience working with students with Autism, SEMH, and complex needs. Experience in a special needs school setting is highly desirable.
- Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, patience, empathy, and the ability to build positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Knowledge: Understanding of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and familiarity with individualized education plans (IEPs).
- Commitment: A dedication to fostering a nurturing and supportive learning environment where all students can thrive.
About us:
We are Engage Education, the most trusted education recruitment agency, with professional development and support at our core.
- Get paid in line with national scales (AWR compliant)
- Your own dedicated consultant
- £150 'Refer a Friend' bonus
- Wellbeing support, travel discounts, and retail offers from our partners
Engage Education also have an exclusive partnership with Creative Education which offers over 200 CPD courses for teachers and support staff. Membership with Creative Education is usually via a paid monthly subscription, but as an Engage candidate, you'll get forever access to all of their current and future content for free.
How to apply:
You can apply for this role below or get in touch with us directly. All applicants require the appropriate qualifications, and all teachers require a formally-recognised teaching qualification.
If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role.
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