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SEN Teacher

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Colchester

AI generated summary

  • You must have relevant qualifications in Special Educational Needs, strong communication skills, and the ability to engage and support diverse learners effectively.
  • You will plan and deliver tailored lessons, support students with special educational needs, assess their progress, collaborate with other staff, and communicate with families to ensure effective learning.

Requirements

  • To Join Our Team You Will Need
  • To want to work therapeutically
  • The ability to create a clear vision for the class
  • The skills to develop the pupils to their full potential
  • To have a strong track record of outstanding teaching
  • To be able to assess pupils knowledge and understanding scaffolding their next steps accurately
  • To have high expectations of students and experience of raising achievement
  • Understand the complexities of SEN pupils
  • Have QTS to understand the learning of our pupils
  • Passion for pupils with SEND

Responsibilities

  • - Create a clear vision for the class
  • - Develop the pupils to their full potential
  • - Assess pupils' knowledge and understanding, scaffolding their next steps accurately
  • - Maintain high expectations of students and have experience of raising achievement
  • - Understand the complexities of SEN pupils
  • - Work therapeutically

FAQs

What age group will I be teaching as an SEN Teacher?

You will be teaching pupils aged 3 - 19 who have a variety of severe learning difficulties.

Is there a focus on specific types of difficulties among the students?

Yes, the pupils have a variety of severe learning difficulties, including some with autism, challenging behaviour, and serious medical conditions.

What qualifications do I need to apply for this position?

You need to have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a strong track record of outstanding teaching in order to understand and cater to the learning needs of our pupils.

Will I have support in the classroom?

Yes, you will have a dedicated and experienced team of support staff in your class.

What kind of training and development opportunities are available?

We provide excellent training and support/mentoring to help our teachers reach their fullest potential.

Are there opportunities for educational research?

Yes, the position offers the ability to undertake educational research.

What is the school’s approach to teaching students with SEND?

We work therapeutically, developing a clear vision for the class while maintaining high expectations for student achievement and understanding the complexities of SEN pupils.

How does the school support staff well-being?

The school offers timetabled PPA (Planning, Preparation and Assessment time), as well as supportive and proactive governors and a collaborative team environment.

Is safeguarding a requirement for this position?

Yes, strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection are essential. Successful applicants must also satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service.

How do I apply for this SEN Teacher position?

If you are interested in this role, please apply or send your CV to jessie.dowden@gsleducation.com.

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Human Resources
Industry
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2000
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Mission & Purpose

GSL Education is a recruitment agency specialising in providing teaching and support staff to schools across the UK. They focus on connecting educators with schools that match their skills and aspirations, ensuring a positive impact on student learning and development. Their ultimate mission is to improve the quality of education by supplying schools with highly qualified and passionate professionals. The purpose of GSL Education is to support the educational sector by helping schools find the best possible talent.