SEN teacher

Chelsea Hall School is an outstanding Independent Special School for students aged 4-11 with mild to moderate, complex learning needs. We are part of the Cavendish Group, a unique group of educational independent day and boarding schools. We work closely with the other schools in our group and believe in 'thinking differently’ and being as creative as possible in our teaching.

We are seeking to recruit an energetic primary school SEN teacher to join our dedicated team. You will be passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs and committed to providing them with the best educational support possible. You will be working in close partnership with our teachers, therapists, other teaching assistants and parents.

We are currently looking to fill two teaching positions. The ideal applicant will have a calm, patient approach with the ability to engage well with pupils, and experience working with children who have either ASD and limited to no speech, or Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

The school is looking for one of those teachers to be wanting to develop into a leadership position as a senior teacher with experience mentoring / supporting other teachers.

• Working hours: 8.00 - 16.30, Monday to Friday, term-time only (ca. 40 weeks a year)

Responsibilities

• To plan and deliver engaging lessons to a small class of up to 7 pupils, in accordance with the school’s curriculum framework and related policies.
• To monitor, record and report on pupils' progress.
• To maintain pupils’ Individual Educational Plans and update them on a half-termly basis.
• To promote the physical, educational and moral development of the students.
• To contribute to the development and implementation of an environment and programme of learning for each individual pupil that ensures progression at an appropriate and satisfactory rate.
• To make effective use of the class Teaching Assistants by ensuring that:

# they are aware of their responsibilities

# they are completing their work at an appropriate standard

# they are well briefed and able to produce appropriate and effective resources / teaching aids

# they organise the classroom, its resources and displays in a way that provides a stimulating and supportive learning situation for all pupils

• To support Teaching Assistants in updating and reviewing pupils’ profiles and behaviour plans.
• Work with and manage non-verbal children or children with limited speech in a way that engages them with their learning.
• To play a full part as a member of the School’s multi-professional team, ensuring effective working relationships with colleagues.
• To maintain regular communication with parents, colleagues and external agencies, both informally and in meeting times, to ensure the individual needs of each pupil are being met effectively.
• To safeguard all students and ensure their safety and wellbeing
• To participate in training and take responsibility for personal development
• To ensure good preparation for and participation in team meetings, and all parents meeting, including curriculum evening, IEP meeting, and annual reviews of EHCP meetings

Chelsea Hall School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and at least two satisfactory references.

Please note that questions on safeguarding will also be asked during the interview so as to check on your awareness of safeguarding procedure and anticipate potential training needs. All staff members receive child protection and PREVENT training upon employment, unless they have recently undergone such training.