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Special Educational Needs Teacher

Maternity cover with the potential to be permanent

Job Description

Chelsea Hall School is an outstanding Independent Special School for students aged 4-11 with mild to moderate, complex learning needs. We are part of the Cavendish Group, a unique group of educational independent day and boarding schools. We work closely with the other schools in our group and believe in 'thinking differently’ and being as creative as possible in our teaching.

We are seeking to recruit an energetic primary school SEN teacher to join our dedicated team. You will be passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs and committed to providing them with the best educational support possible. You will be working in close partnership with our teachers, therapists, other teaching assistants and parents.

The ideal applicant will have experience working with children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. You will have a calm, patient approach with the ability to engage well with pupils.

• Working hours: 8.00 - 16.30, Monday to Friday, term-time only (ca. 40 weeks a year)
• Salary: £ 27,500-48,500 depending on experience (actual salary)
• Start date: As soon as possible

Responsibilities

• To plan and deliver engaging lessons to a small class of up to 6 pupils, in accordance with the school’s curriculum framework and related policies.
• To monitor, record and report on pupils' progress.
• To maintain pupils’ Individual Educational Plans and update them on a half-termly basis.
• To promote the physical, educational and moral development of the students.
• To contribute to the development and implementation of an environment and programme of learning for each individual pupil that ensures progression at an appropriate and satisfactory rate.
• To make effective use of the class Teaching Assistants by ensuring that:
• they are aware of their responsibilities
• they are completing their work at an appropriate standard
• they are well briefed and able to produce appropriate and effective resources / teaching aids
• they organise the classroom, its resources and displays in a way that provides a stimulating and supportive learning situation for all pupils
• To support Teaching Assistants in updating and reviewing pupils’ profiles and behaviour plans.