SEN Teacher - post 16 years old

SEN Teacher - post 16 years old

Salary: Competitive + Teachers’ pension scheme

Type: Permanent, 37.5 hours per week

Location: Cheadle Hulme, Greater Manchester, Cheshire, SK8 6RQ

Who are we?  

Seashell Trust is a national charity supporting children and young adults with complex learning disabilities and additional communication and physical needs from across the UK.  

We provide specialist care and education, for children and young adults from 2-25 years. 

Judged Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ 2016/2017 for the third consecutive time, Royal School Manchester is recruiting for a Teacher for our post 16 year old class group.

What is the role? 

• The position will be responsible for a group of ASC students and be a line manager for a group of Teaching Assistants who provide 1:1 support for the students to deliver the highest possible standard of learning
• The students follow an individual and functional timetable including vocational, leisure, functional key skills, home management, physical development and personal and social skills 
• The Teacher will work with a range of highly skilled professionals including Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and ASC specialists.  

What are the requirements? 

• Previous SEN teaching experience of Key Stage 4 and post 16 
• Previous teaching experience with students who have sensory impairment, autism and/or communication difficulties and severe/complex learning difficulties, and some challenging behaviour 
• Experience of positive behaviour support and behaviour management strategies
• Experience of differentiating the Curriculum - Strong people management, motivation and leadership skills 
• Teaching Degree or Post Graduate Certificate (Qualified Teacher Status or Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills QTLS)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Please see attached job description for full responsibilities and requirements for this position  

So if you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career opportunity in an Ofsted Outstanding School, then please apply ASAP and visit our website: www.seashelltrustcareers.org.uk

We provide an environment that is safeguarded and as part of our safer recruitment policy, successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and full references will be taken.  

We value diversity and are committed to equal opportunities.  Disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria on the person specification will be guaranteed an interview. 

This charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.