SEN Class Teacher

The Lime Trust is looking for a SEN Class Teacher to join their team. The Lime Trust consists of 8 schools, 4 Special and 4 Primary.

This post is to work at Lime Academy Forest Approach, a special school in the London Borough of Havering for children aged 2-19.

The salary for this post will be paid in accordance with teachers pay and conditions. Additional allowances may be available for an experienced candidate. 

SEN Allowance of £2,270.00.  

As a teacher this a unique and exciting opportunity to join our growing Trust and to help create an exceptional learning experience for pupils within our school.  You will be responsible for planning and delivering lessons in all areas of the curriculum and provide personalised activities to meet the needs of the pupils within your class. 

The Lime Trust’s vision is to provide high quality education for pupils through school to school collaboration and Trust direction, high challenge and high support. All schools in the Lime Trust strive to improve life chances for all and respected in their local communities.

The Lime Way:

• Always working to be brilliant

• Putting learners first

• Setting the standard

• Building capacity rich schools

The Lime Trust Values are:

• Respect

• Equality

• Self-worth

• Partnership

• Enjoyment

• Communication (a voice for all)

• Trust

The successful candidate will be responsible for creating a positive and safe learning environment to nurture pupils’ development.  Having the ability to deliver BTEC, functional Skills lessons is desirable. Our aim is to provide our pupils with the best possible opportunities to succeed with future goals and aspirations in all areas of their life including social, emotional, and physical and communication.  We strive to ensure our pupils reach their full potential to allow them to actively participate in the wider community and to prepare them for adult life. Our curriculum is built on communication and student voice, we aspire for our leavers to develop their independence. 

This can be a challenging environment, therefore determination and resilience are key characteristics for the post.

If you are passionate about SEND and have the energy, drive and desire to motivate our pupils and ensure they achieve the best possible outcomes this could be the right job for you.  Applications are welcome from teachers from mainstream or special schools.

Trust Benefits: 

• Welcoming and a supportive team
• Hardworking, motivated, supportive colleagues and leadership teams
• Employee assistance programme 
• Support the government child care voucher scheme
• CPD opportunities including support with external courses for career development
• Enhanced Maternity leave benefits
• National pay rates
• Cycle to work scheme

Recruitment timetable

Closing date: 21st February 2022 at 11:00am

Shortlisting:   Week Commencing 21st February 2022

Interviews:     TBC      

Visits to our school are warmly welcomed in line with Covid safety measures. . Please contact the school office to arrange on 01708 343649.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo Child Protection screening, including checks with past employers and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS check).