SEN Teacher
Birtenshaw School, Merseyside
Liverpool
- Expired
- Salary:
- Teachers main payscale - £22917 - £38633
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 1 July 2018
Job overview
About the School
Birtenshaw's vision is to ‘brighten lives and build futures’ by ensuring that all pupils receive the same learning and social opportunities as other children. We achieve this by providing outstanding purpose-built facilities and a creative curriculum tailored to meet pupils’ individual needs. Birtenshaw School, Merseyside offers education for children aged 3-19 with a moderate to severe learning disability and/or complex health needs in conjunction with: - Autistic Spectrum Condition - Communication difficulties - Multi-sensory impairment - Significant medical conditions - Physical disability behaviours that some may find challenging
About the Role
Your main duties and responsibilities will include: - To maintain an up-to-date understanding of Special Educational Needs (SEN) principles, definitions and basic practice. - To effectively co-ordinate the work across the school in at least one given subject or key skill area as agreed with the Head Teacher. - To communicate and consult with parents/carers and other appropriate people, preparing reports for and participating in child focused meetings as required. - To recognise, value and raise the achievement of children. For further information please view the attached Job Description.
Personal Qualities
We are looking for a Qualified SEN Teacher with ..... - the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with children, colleagues, parents and outside agencies. - the ability to use ICT resources effectively to enhance learning - the ability to plan effectively to meet the learning needs of all children For further information please view the attached Job Description / Person Specification.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please complete and return the attached application form. For an informal discussion about the roles currently available or to arrange a school visit, please contact Stacia Pettersen, Head of School, on 0151 317 8277. Birtenshaw is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Appointable candidates will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Information provided by you or the DBS will be dealt with in a confidential manner and in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here. This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.
Closing Date: Monday 2nd July 2018
Employer Contact Name: Jennifer GreenhoughEmployer Contact Tel: 01204 304 230
Employer Contact Email: jobs@birtenshaw.org.uk
Website: www.birtenshaw.org.uk
Attached documents
About Birtenshaw School, Merseyside
- Birtenshaw School, Merseyside
- 82 Higher Lane, Liverpool
- Merseyside
- L9 7AB
- United Kingdom
Welcome to Birtenshaw School, Merseyside
Our vision is to ‘brighten lives and build futures’ by ensuring that all pupils receive the same learning and social opportunities as other children. We achieve this by providing outstanding purpose-built facilities and a creative curriculum tailored to meet pupils’ individual needs.
Birtenshaw School, Merseyside offers education for children aged 3-19 with a moderate to severe learning disability and/or complex health needs in conjunction with:
- Autistic Spectrum Disorder
- Communication difficulties
- Multi-sensory impairment
- Significant medical conditions
- Physical disability
- Behaviours that some may find challenging
The school building has been specifically designed to be autism friendly, with wide corridors and low arousal décor to reduce distraction and create an environment conducive to learning. We also offer a range of therapeutic interventions which support children’s academic and social development. Birtenshaw’s established services based in Bolton have full Autism Accreditation from the National Autistic Society and the new School will adopt these standards and work towards accreditation.
The school’s approach is based on the principle of Total Communication, where every behaviour is viewed as communication and we see it as our responsibility to understand what the young person wants or needs. We ensure that our routines and structures support pupils to feel safe and happy. With a dedicated staff team and our unique approach we provide a supportive and safe environment where all young people make progress regard-less of their starting point.
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