Early Years SEN Teacher
Acorn Park School
Banham, Norwich
- Expired
- Salary:
- £22,244 to £35,218
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 19 July 2018
Job overview
Acorn Park is an independent, specialist day and residential school that caters for children and young people aged 4 – 19 years who have autism and associated difficulties. We have a deservedly good reputation with parents and placing authorities for meeting the needs of children and young people who also have moderate or severe learning difficulties, and whose behaviour can be challenging.
Our outstanding group of teachers, care staff, learning support assistants, therapists and psychology staff work together as an integrated team, with the young person at the heart of everything we do.
An amazing opportunity has arisen for you to join Acorn Park School an independent, specialist day and residential school that caters for children and young people aged 6 – 19 years who have communication and learning challenges associated with Autism.
We are a fully integrated community made up of a range of professionals from different backgrounds employed to meet the diverse needs of the young people and families that we support. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, inspiring and ambitious qualified teacher.
The role holder will need to be an outstanding teacher, with a passion and commitment to our core values of high expectations, no excuses, always learning and positivity.
The successful candidate will have experience of the SEN sector and have a commitment to professional growth and personal development.
Are you an outstanding practitioner who is passionate about teaching and learning, can you make a real difference to the learning potential of all children?
We are committed to offering excellent professional opportunities and learning opportunities for our staff, through careful support and personalised CPD.
Acorn Care and Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young people in our care. Successful applicants will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check
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About Acorn Park School
- Acorn Park School
- Andrew's Furlong, Mill Road, Banham, Norwich
- Norfolk
- NR16 2HU
- United Kingdom
Acorn Park Autism School is a unique 30-acre private estate where children and young adults across the breadth of the autistic spectrum can live, learn and play in a holistic, happy & safe environment.
Our dedicated, knowledgeable team of onsite therapists are part of each student’s every day life - at home, at school and during leisure activities - which guarantees that each individual makes progress.
A place at Acorn Park Autism School ensures that a young person’s life becomes worthwhile, however mild or profound their autism. Our wraparound care and teaching approach enhances our children’s lives, making them as independent as they are able to be, and having a positive impact on the whole family.
Our classrooms - in different buildings across our site - are well resourced with small class sizes and a personalised curriculum. Our experienced autism-specific approach means that every young person’s learning needs, communication requirements and social skills are met. Their lives are enhanced significantly.
Our living arrangements are welcoming, modern and homely; offering well equipped facilities and numerous after-school activities. As well as our boarding houses, we have a community of small houses for teenagers and young adults who are able to live semi-independently.
The layout of Acorn Park means our pupils can walk safely to and from school, can enjoy our adventure playgrounds, outdoor space & the multi sensory play barn. We enjoy frequent trips to local villages & the zoo, and regularly enjoy activities around Thetford Forest and at the seaside towns around East Anglia.
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