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SEMH/SEN Teacher – KS3

SEMH/SEN Teacher – KS3

Smart Teachers

London, Southwark

  • £25,000 - £35,000 per year
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Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
01/09/2020
Apply by:
6 August 2020

Job overview

Smart Teachers is recruiting for a SEMH/SEN teacher for KS3 to work within an independent school for students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. This independent therapeutic school caters for students from Year 1 to Year 11, and the SEMH/SEN Teacher be required to teach students within KS4. This is a full time role in a school that caters for students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. This is a permanent contract starting in September 2020, with a salary of £30,000 dependent upon qualification and experience. This would be suitable for a primary or secondary trained teacher. 

The role

• SEMH / SEN teacher to teach students in KS3 

• Job starting in September 2020

• Qualified teacher salaries starting from £30,000pa. 

• Small class sizes of up to 8 children per class – often less. 

• Less than 30 students on site

• To work with others to support pupils emotionally using the school’s therapeutic approach so that they can overcome barriers to learning; this inevitably includes effectively managing difficult behaviour throughout the day

• Ensuring books, assessments, reports and learning environments are outstanding

• Working with the other staff in the classroom to professionally and effectively achieve team goals

• Primary or secondary trained teachers would be suitable for this role. 

The school

• Independent school based in South East London 

• Stable and established team of staff includes support staff, teachers and qualified therapists and a solid Senior Leadership Team

• Daily briefings are held with all members of staff, which is particularly important given the SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health Difficulties) needs of the students

• 80 students currently attend the school, and are based across 3 sites. 

• Challenging behaviour, detachment disorders and global development delay are commonplace across the classes 

• Padded time-out room available 

• Apple macs with the latest technology are found in every classroom 

• Provides extensive professional development for staff 

• Provides training in Team Teach and First Aid, as well as ongoing CPD support and workshops from the school. 

Requirements

To be considered for the SEMH / SEN Teacher position, you will:

• Bachelor of Education / PGCE / or equivalent teaching degree with QTS

• Proven experience teaching the UK, or an equivalent, curriculum

• NQTs and/or OS-trained teachers are welcome to apply

• Have strong communication, literacy and numeracy skills

• Eligible to work in the UK (must have valid visa)

• Recent classroom-based references and valid DBS/police checks

Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About SMART TEACHERS

Smart Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. We are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff. We have branches across the country, and we are part of the world-renowned education company Tes Global.

What Smart Teachers offer

As a valued employee of Smart Teachers you will receive:

Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.

Guaranteed pay scheme (to commence when schools re-open, subject to availability and qualifying criteria).

Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).

Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.

FREE online EduCare training package worth £390, including 38 accredited safeguarding and duty of care online courses. 

Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.

Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

How to apply

If you are a SEMH / SEN teacher who can enthuse, motivate and engage students and would like the challenge of working in a demanding and rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or by emailing and updated CV to resourcing@smartteachers.co.uk quoting the following job reference number:LXDSEMHSENKS3

Due to the coronavirus pandemic and to ensure we are fully compliant with Government guidance relating to social distancing, interviews with shortlisted candidates will take place by video call. 

About Smart Teachers

  • Smart Teachers
  • Salisbury House, 29 Finsbury Square
  • London
  • EC2M 5QQ
  • United Kingdom
+44 20 7065 7500

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With teams in London and across Australia, Smart Teachers recruit education professionals internationally to fill a wide range of school based roles in teaching, leadership, special needs and learning support.  

What we do 

We provide a high-quality recruitment service for schools of all kinds. We’re always interested in talking to teachers, teaching assistants, cover supervisors and other support staff with any level of experience – whether you’re an NQT, busy parent or semi-retired! If you’re looking for daily supply, short & long-term cover – or even a permanent role – we can help. 

Our values

We operate under a simple set of values which impact on everything we do. Our aim is always to be open, honest and ethical in the way we do business; both internally with the way we treat our staff, and externally, in how we look after our clients and candidates. This unique approach to recruitment has made us the first port of call for both schools and teachers alike. 

What we offer

  • Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system. 
  • Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria). 
  • Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period). 
  • Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to. 
  • FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach, Autism Awareness and an online Educare training package. 
  • Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme. 
  • Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support. 

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