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SEND Primary Phase Teacher

SEND Primary Phase Teacher

The Springfields Academy

Wiltshire

Salary:
MPS (£23,719 - £35,008pa) or UPS (£36,646 - £39,406pa) plus SEN allowance (£4326pa)
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
From September 2019
Apply by:
22 April 2019

Job overview

The Springfields Academy builds safe independent lives for autistic young people through support, understanding and enablement from the ages of 5-19. 

Special educational needs and disability (SEND) teachers are required to join specifically for pupils aged 5 - 13. The role of our SEND teachers is critical to the Academy’s future. Teachers at Springfields require creativity, flexibility and a commitment to meeting the needs of our pupils through innovative provision and pedagogy. 

To consistently teach good/outstanding lessons that engage pupils, meet specificity of need and enable progress, across a broad and balanced curriculum, which will include literacy (English), numeracy (Maths), core and foundation subjects. Additionally, to:

• assess, monitor and record pupil progress;

• build effective working relationships with support staff, other teachers, middle leaders to further the development of Teaching and Learning at the Academy.

Part of the excitement of teaching at the satellite provision is the broad range of individuals that you will care for. Our young people with autism may have sensory needs, speech and language difficulties, or other conditions such as autism, social, emotional and mental health needs. Some of our young people may have a combination of these, and of course, like any school we also have many gifted and talented individuals. A key aspect of working at Springfields is taking the time to get to know pupils and their individual needs, and given their complexity, being able to create a safe, stimulating and supportive learning environment is crucial. 

What we are looking for:

• A positive ‘can-do’ attitude

• A passion for, and understanding of, autism

• Resilience

• A creative and flexible approach to teaching that builds success through challenge, personalisation and innovation

• The confidence and skills to build positive relationships that help to break down barriers, build self-esteem.

• A commitment to enabling all our pupils to overcome their challenges and achieve their potential both socially and academic


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About The Springfields Academy

The Springfields Academy aims to be the leading school for autistic learners within the South West. We are based at a well-equipped and spacious site in Calne, North Wiltshire. We are Ofsted rated 'Good' (March 2022) and hold Advanced Accreditation with The National Autistic Society (June 2022). Over 95% of our current cohort have a diagnosis of Autism. All students have the potential to access a primary/secondary curriculum and we support them to do so.

This is an exciting time to join Springfields as we grow from 210 young people on roll to 250 in September 2024. Coinciding with this is the launch of a brand new classroom block, ensuring our learners and staff have access to the resources they need. 

Our mission is to build safe, independent lives for our young people. We are an acknowledged centre of excellence for Autism; we are highly reflective in our practices, and are continually working to improve our provision and practices. We provide a personalised curriculum journey that enables leaners with a diagnosis of autism to develop skills in areas of need and to overcome their barriers to learning. The drive to build ‘safe independent lives’ shapes this curriculum and everything else that we do.  

Reach South is a young and developing Trust which operates across the South West of England with the aim of delivering all through 3-19 education. We operate 17 academies in Plymouth, Bournemouth, Gloucester, Dorset and Wiltshire. We are building this Trust on a clear set of values, behaviours and curriculum principles. At the heart of those values and principles is a belief in our young people and a determination to support them to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes to become the successful citizens for today and all of their tomorrows.

Our core business is delivering exceptional education for children and young people with a mission to help all pupils aspire to achieve beyond the expectations that others put on them. We do this through the development of a talented and committed workforce. In order to deliver exceptional opportunities for learning, we need highly motivated staff across all parts of the organisation.

Teachers within Reach South belong to a national community of professionals, and benefit from a wide range of networks and development opportunities across the Trust. In time, our best teachers are able to work across schools, develop specialisms and step up to leadership roles within and beyond their own academy. The Trust provides a strong culture of collaboration and support, together with high expectations for staff and pupils alike.

Those we recruit are able to demonstrate that they share our values, are highly motivated to work with colleagues, within and beyond their school, to continuously develop their skills and pursue professional excellence.

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