SEN Teacher

Our Place Schools Ltd is a residential school for young people, aged 8-19, with severe learning difficulties, Autistic Spectrum Condition, medical and behavioural needs. We are looking for a qualified Teacher ideally with primary and SEN experience to join our small, friendly team.

You will plan, prepare and deliver lessons, incorporating relevant and stimulating learning activities and targets for the young people to work towards. Supporting the school staff team to evaluating performance, development and inspire both colleagues and pupils. Part of this role requires preparation of reports and attending statutory annual reviews or other related meetings, such as Looked After Child (LAC) reviews, Statement reviews and Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan reviews. You will have experience of dealing with challenging behaviour whilst promoting inclusion and independence.

The ideal candidate will be resilient, creative, positive and have experience within an SEN setting preferably with knowledge of Autistic Spectrum Condition, plus other learning disabilities. It is essential that you have QTS.

Working in a beautiful rural setting just 5 minutes from Malvern and close to the A44. We have free parking on site and subsided lunches. This wonderful opportunity will be right for someone who is committed to provide the best quality of care and support to Children and Young People, enabling them to reach their full potential.

You will need to submit an application form via our website: http://www.ourplaceschools.com/joinus.html before the closing date of 24 January at midnight. Interview date is the 5 February. If you would like to arrange a visit, or for more information please contact Holly Kent on 01886 833378 ext 219.

Our Place Schools is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS will be required for the successful candidate in accordance with Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education legislation along with Employment checks. Our Place Schools offers the opportunity to work in an independent school setting with school holidays tailored to the service of approx. 13 weeks. Enrollment in the Teachers Pension Scheme is available after successful completion of your probation period or alternatively Our Place operates a NEST pension scheme which can be utilised instead. If you don't opt out, you will be automatically enrolled. We offer childcare vouchers, plus additional benefits, which are being reviewed to ensure that we are a great place to work.