SEN Teacher
| Job title: | SEN Teacher |
| Contract type: | Temporary |
| Location: | Basford, Stoke-on-Trent |
| Industry: | SEN |
| Salary: | £140 - £220 per day |
| Reference: | 0000295235_1740679211 |
| Contact name: | Aspire People Limited |
| Contact email: | Maddison@aspirepeople.co.uk |
Job description
Aspire people are looking to recruit a SEN Teacher to work with one of our Ofsted "Outstanding" specialist schools. They cater to students aged 6 to 19 with Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC), communication challenges, and sensory needs. The school offers a wide curriculum with a focus on life skills, alongside a wide range of GCSE and BTEC accreditations, and a functional skills/entry level pathway.Key Responsibilities:
- Plan, deliver, and assess a broad and balanced curriculum that meets the needs of students with SEN, including those on a life skills and functional skills pathway.
- Support students to achieve accredited qualifications, including GCSEs, BTECs, and functional skills, as well as develop key life skills.
- Use creative, engaging, and innovative teaching strategies to meet the individual needs of students working below age-related expectations.
- Develop and implement tailored learning plans that support both academic and personal development.
- Foster an inclusive, safe, and supportive classroom environment where all students can thrive and reach their full potential.
- Work closely with a multidisciplinary team, including teaching assistants, speech therapists, and other specialists, to provide holistic support to students.
- Promote the development of independence, communication, and social skills in all students.
Essential Criteria:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with experience of teaching students with special educational needs, particularly those on life skills or functional skills pathways.
- Experience of delivering outcomes for secondary-aged students working below age-related expectations.
- Knowledge and understanding of Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC) and how to support students with communication and sensory needs.
- Ability to plan and deliver a creative and engaging curriculum that meets the diverse needs of students.
- High expectations for student achievement and a commitment to supporting all students to reach their full potential.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
- A passion for supporting young people with SEN and helping them succeed in both academic and personal development.
Desirable Criteria:
- Experience working in a specialist school setting or with students with ASC.
- Familiarity with accreditation pathways such as GCSEs, BTECs, and functional skills.
- Knowledge of life skills-based curricula and how to incorporate these into teaching and learning.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in an Ofsted "Outstanding" school that values creativity, high expectations, and a commitment to excellence in supporting students with special educational needs.
If you are an experienced and passionate SEN Teacher who is ready to make a real impact on the lives of young people, we encourage you to apply.
Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.
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