DSP Class Teacher

We have an exciting opportunity for a teacher to join our Designated Special Provision (DSP) for Children with an ASD diagnosis. 

Are you a SEND Teacher, who has experience of managing a specialist provision? Are you someone who really wants to make their mark in a school that is committed to improving the lives of children with special educational needs? Then this is the role for you!

Millennium Primary School is part of the Maritime Multi-Academy Trust, an innovative partnership of schools in Greenwich, Kent and Medway. Our academies transform through collaboration and an entrepreneurial curriculum which equips children with life skills. 

Millennium Primary is an Outstanding School located in the heart of The Greenwich Peninsula. We are a friendly, inclusive school with a caring ethos. At Millennium we embrace diversity, encourage individuality and strive for excellence. We have a strong set of values, which are at the heart of everything we do in school. We firmly believe every child should be taught by only the best teachers and have the highest of expectations for achievement and behavior.

We are looking to appoint a highly motivated and experienced DSP teacher. Our DSP teacher will deliver specialist teaching to six children with a diagnosis of ASD with the support of two learning support assistants. The DSP teacher will teach these children within their specialist provision and support them within mainstream classes.

The DSP teacher will also support all children within the school with a diagnosis of ASD that have placement in our mainstream provision. They will do this by liaising with class teachers, ensuring they can access the learning taking place, and providing interventions to support emotional and social skills. We are looking for someone who can support the development of independence, self-esteem and confidence for each pupil. 

We are looking for someone who: -

• Can work collaboratively and be part of our supportive and successful team.
• Is a qualified teacher with SEND experience and experience of working with children with ASD
• Is dedicated and committed to ensuring the best life chances for children
• Is someone who is keen to develop their knowledge and skills of best practice.

This vacancy is not suitable for ECT's.

In return we offer you a:-

• positive, friendly and happy working environment and a fantastic school community all working towards achieving the best for our pupils. 
• Professional Development: Opportunities for continuous learning and development to enhance your teaching skills.
• Innovative Approach: Embrace a forward-thinking school community that encourages creativity and innovation in teaching.
• Rewarding Impact: Be part of a school that is committed to ensuring the best life chances for every child.
• National terms and conditions
• Early Salary Access scheme and financial adice (Wagestream)
• Wellbeing initiatives
• A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme 

Further information can be found in the attached application pack.

Visits to the school are welcomed & encouraged. Please contact the school office to arrange a dat/eimt. Tel: -02088580394

Maritime Academy Trust embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. We only accept applications submitted online via the TES website and which are completed before the closing deadline. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Closing Date: 31st May 2023

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Advert will be withdrawn if suitable applicant can be found.

The Trust and its academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to a successful DBS clearance and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before an appointment is confirmed.

In line with KCSIE 2022 guidance, as part of the shortlisting process, the Trust reserves the right to conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence and to share any pertinent information found concerning a candidate's suitability to work with children with Hiring Managers to be discussed at interview stage.