SEN Teacher, Children's Autism

Options Barton is a DfE registered school and OFSTED rated children’s home offering a purpose built service specially designed to meet the educational and development needs of the children in our care. We provide care to children and young people with autism, Asperger’s Syndrome and associated difficulties. Based in Barton Upon Humber, North Lincolnshire, we are within easy reach of Barton, Scunthorpe, Doncaster, Hull and surrounding towns.

Job Summary and Duties

Due to continued development of the school, we are currently recruiting for a committed, enthusiastic and energetic Teacher, preferably with a specialism in a core subject to join our existing team and deliver the highest quality education service for our students.

Working as part of our experienced team you will support the learning and development of students with ASD using appropriate teaching styles and approaches. You will be supported by a vast extended team including care workers and onsite psychologists, enabling a holistic approach to the development of each individual student.

This role is offered on a permanent basis and is to start as soon as possible. We would welcome applicants from primary, secondary or FE backgrounds. This role would suit a flexible, adaptable and resilient Teacher who is able to work in a fast-moving and often challenging environment. Whilst it is preferable that applicants have direct experience of working with children and young people who have an Autistic Spectrum Condition/Complex Needs/Learning Disabilities, we would also welcome applications from individuals who feel they have the enthusiasm, motivation and personal skills and qualities that will enable them to quickly fit into the role.

Following a thorough induction and training programme, your duties would include:

• Plan, deliver and teach individual pupil’s or small groups across a range of primary subjects, effectively assessing and reviewing your own teaching

• Tailor teaching and learning to suit individual needs, implementing and reviewing individual education and behaviour plans alongside other staff

• Positively contribute to the overall programme of learning for each pupil to ensure their progression and ensure all pupil records are up to date

• Organise your classroom, resources and displays to provide a stimulating learning environment for students

• Safeguard all students and ensure their safety and wellbeing at all times

Key Skills Required

• Hold a nationally recognised degree and relevant qualified teaching status (QTS)

• Lead a team of staff, including Tutors and Learning Support Assistants

• Take on an area of curriculum responsibility

• Work independently and as part of a wider team

• Hold excellent organisational skills and be able to meet regular deadlines

“Pupils are encouraged to succeed at what they are good at and are consistently complimented on their achievements. They acquire important life-skills and improve in the ways that they communicate and interact socially” Ofsted report

“The school and care do an excellent job in developing our son’s potential even when sometimes that potential is limited” Parent feedback

Closing date: 16th October 2019 at 9 am.

Provisional interview date: 7th, 8th November 2019

Apply online now or call 01652 631280 for further information

Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of suitable applications.

Please note, although Outcomes First Group salaries are in-line with the National Teachers Pay Scale, Terms & Conditions of this position are specific to Outcomes First Group

Outcomes First Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone in our care and therefore this post is subject to an enhanced DBS check where suitable references will be sought prior to your employment start date.