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SEN Teacher

SEN Teacher

Smart Teachers

Southwark

  • Expired
Salary:
£130 - £170 per day
Job type:
Full Time, Supply
Start date:
September 2017
Apply by:
20 July 2017

Job overview

Smart Teachers is pleased to represent an ‘Outstanding’ special school looking to recruit a committed and motivated SEN Teacher to join their inspiring setting based in Southwark. The school caters students aged between 11 and 19 years and there is a wide range of needs including severe and complex learning disabilities, sensory or physical disabilities and Autistic Spectrum Disorder. This is a maternity cover position starting in September 2017 until July 2018, covering a Sixth Form class. For the right candidate, there is a possibility to become a permanent staff at the end of the contract.

About the Role

  • SEN Teacher
  • Maternity Cover from September 2017 until July 2018
  • Will be in charge of a Sixth Form class of mixed SLD (Severe Learning Difficulties) needs and ASD (Autistic Spectrum Disorder) 
  • Competitive daily rate starting at £130 per day (dependent on experience)

About the School

  • Catering education for students aged between 11 and 19 years old with special educational needs including severe and complex learning disabilities, sensory or physical disabilities and Autistic Spectrum Disorder
  • Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ school
  • Working closely with multidisciplinary team including physiotherapists, speech and language therapists and Special Support Assistants
  • An exceptional and enhanced facilities including Hydrotherapy suite, music room and garden, Art and Design studios, and a physical exploration area with trampoline and interactive technology 
  • Easy to get to from Elephant and Castle

In order to be considered for this role, you will need to meet the following criteria:

  • Hold a Bachelor of Education/ PGCE, or an equivalent teaching degree
  • Have proven UK teaching experience: minimum one term
  • Have experience teaching students with special needs, particularly with SLD and ASD 
  • NQTs and OS teachers are welcome to apply
  • Eligible to work in the UK (must have valid visa)
  • Recent classroom-based references and valid DBS/police checks

As well as being part of this school's community, working with Smart Teachers also gives you access to: 

  • Ongoing CPD workshops including Phonics, EAL, Behaviour Management, Child Safeguarding, and SEND
  • Competitive pay rates that are negotiable based on experience
  • Regular social events
  • Consultant exclusivity

Interested in Applying?

To apply you must be eligible to work in the UK and meet all national safeguarding criteria. Please email your CV to hzmresourcing@smartteachers.co.uk quoting Job Reference number [hzm1306].

Alternatively, if you know of anyone who may be interested in this position, please forward their details to us and you could be eligible for our £100 refer a friend scheme. (Terms and conditions apply).

Due to the high volume of applications received, please note only suitable candidates will be contacted.  

Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Candidates registering with Smart Teachers will need to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS and/or provide police checks from other countries, where appropriate. Smart Teachers is an equal opportunities employer.

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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