Primary Teacher SEN

SEN Teacher, Primary Aged StudentsEssential Criteria:

• Qualifications: PGCE, Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent teaching qualification
• In-Service Training: Evidence of ongoing professional development

• Stoke-On-Trent

• Type: Full-time, Fixed Term Contract (up to 12 months)
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Salary: M1 - UPS2

This Academy Group specialises in providing education and care for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities. They emphasise innovative and high-quality educational practices.

• Rating: 'Outstanding'
• Age Range: 6 - 19 years
• Focus: ASC (Autistic Spectrum Condition), communication, and sensory needs
• Curriculum: Life skills, GCSE/BTEC accreditations, functional skills/entry level pathways
• Behaviour: Excellent across the school

• Teaching Focus:

  • Primary Age pupils and some secondary age pupils working below age-related expectations
  • Life skills/functional pathways
  • KS2/KS3 subjects
  • Entry level and functional skills maths and English (advantageous)

• Role Responsibilities:

  • Deliver high-quality teaching to support academic, social, and emotional progress
  • Utilise creativity and maintain high expectations for pupil achievement
  • Plan and deliver a broad, balanced curriculum tailored to the needs of pupils with ASC
  • Supervise and guide Teaching Assistants and Higher Level Teaching Assistants
  • Conduct Professional Development Reviews for support staff
  • Implement school policies, including safeguarding and equality of opportunity
  • Monitor pupils' health, well-being, and personal care
  • Communicate concerns to Pastoral/clinical/SEND support teams and other relevant professionals

The ideal candidate will have experience in teaching a range of subjects at the primary level, with some secondary level experience beneficial. A strong understanding of working with children who have ASC and a commitment to their holistic development is essential. High creativity, expectations, and a collaborative approach with support staff are key to success in this role.

If this sounds like you and you would like more information, please apply today!