SEND Teacher

Description:

Job Title: SEND Teacher / SEMH Teacher



Start Date: ASAP

Salary: £170 - £210 per day

Do you have experience teaching in the UK?

Do you hold Qualified Teacher Status in the UK?

Do you have experience working with children and young people with additional needs / SEMH needs

TeacherActive is proud to partner with a fantastic SEND school for SEMH students in Stoke. We are looking for SEND Teacher who has experience within SEND schools or SEMH roles. This is an exciting role, and a chance to be part of something special, changing the lives of vulnerable young people, whilst working in a beautiful setting, with a huge outdoor space for exploration through the senses and play. The schools boasts numerous sensory rooms, and works with the students to enable their communication and sense of individuality, where you will support in giving them a voice.

You will report to the Assistant or Deputy Principal, and work with vulnerable children and young people. The main aim of the role is to ensure the students remain engaged in learning, and support in delivering the bespoke curriculum the school has. You will be adaptable, nurturing and patient in your approach, with strenghts in classroom management and de-escalation. You will be required to hold QTS in the UK (ECTs also welcome to apply).

About you

You will hold a UK QTS, and have experience working with children or young people with autism, SEMH or associated challenging behaviour and other complex needs. 

Be passionate about engaging vulnerable young people and helping them achieve their potential
Build positive relationships with pupils through patience, consistency, encouragement and understanding
Deliver creative, hands-on learning experiences that develop practical skills and confidence
Understand the importance of a calm, supportive and nurturing learning environment
Be resilient, adaptable and able to respond positively to the challenges of working in an SEMH setting
Be a strong team player who works collaboratively with teaching staff, support staff and school leaders
Play an active role within a form team, supporting pupils’ personal development, wellbeing and daily school experience
Communicate regularly and positively with parents and carers, building strong home-school relationships
Have high expectations of pupils while recognising and celebrating individual progress and achievement
Be committed to safeguarding and improving the life chances of vulnerable young people

The successful SEND Teacher will have: 

QTS (ECTs welcome to apply)

Experience working with children and young people with additional needs, specifically ASD and associated complex needs

Experience supporting children through therapeutic practices 

Be comfortable with personal care, the support staff will take this responsibility on primarily, however you will need to be comfortable doing this if the need arises

In return for the above, you can expect to receive: 

A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with our quick and easy onboarding process 

An exciting, innovative curriculum 

Purposeful CPD opportunities 

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard-earned cash. 

If you are interested in this position, then click ‘APPLY NOW’ and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity. 

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About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements. 

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment