Specialist Teacher (Literacy/Numeracy SpLD level 5)

ERS provides specialist support within a small and caring environment for our pupils, many of whom have additional needs.

We are seeking an experienced Specialist Teacher to join our multi-disciplinary team working with pupils across the school. The successful candidate will have an SpLD level 5 qualification. They will be experienced in teaching and supporting pupils with both literacy and numeracy difficulties as well as having the ability to support pupils with specific numeracy difficulties up to GCSE level. They will be required to provide individual programmes of work to address specific numeracy difficulties, working with children with a broad range of needs, which include Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, DCD/Dyspraxia, Autistic Spectrum Condition, physical/medical needs and sensory processing difficulties, as well as other diagnoses/difficulties.

You will join a friendly and cohesive integrated teaching and therapy team which comprises of a team of specialist teachers as well as Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists and Social and Emotional Development Specialists.  

To be considered for this role, you must have a specialist teaching qualification and have experience of working with similar services.

Job Purpose

A Specialist Support Teacher is responsible for

• Maintaining and developing a high standard of educational provision within 1:1 and small group lessons.

• Identifying gaps in learning, Literacy/Numeracy, and plan, deliver and evaluate appropriate interventions

• Contributing towards the ethos of the school and the provision of a positive educational experience for all its pupils.

Specific Responsibilities

The following responsibilities should always be undertaken in accordance with school policy:

1. Pupils

• Safeguard and promote the welfare of pupils and ensure compliance with all Health and Safety regulations.

• See each child as an individual, deserving of tolerance, respect and support.

• Provide, as far as is possible and through the use of EHCPs and specialist reports, for the individual needs of each pupil

• Enable each child to develop as an independent learner.

• Through consistency, support and principles of tolerance, care and forgiveness, enable each child to learn from their mistakes, develop in self esteem, develop in confidence and manage successfully their difficulties.

• Prepare and organise lessons which are stimulating, enjoyable and challenging in accordance with agreed syllabi and which address the particular individual needs of the pupils

• Demonstrate the positive values, attitudes and behaviour expected from children and young people and adopt high standards of professional behaviour.

• Manage learners’ behaviour constructively to ensure good behaviour during lessons. 

• Carry out regular and purposeful assessment of pupils’ progress.

2. Curriculum

• Be aware of the range of qualifications and the corresponding syllabi that are appropriate for ERS pupils and work with teachers and subject leaders to ensure a consistent approach towards these.

• Provide pupils with accurate and constructive feedback on their strengths, weaknesses, attainment, progress and areas for development, including action plans for improvement.

3. Records

• In conjunction with each pupil, their parents and other members of staff, write and review individual IPPs termly

• Be aware of and contribute as required towards pupils’ IPPs.

• Maintain records of pupil progress and attainment in accordance with school policy.

• Complete reports on pupil’s progress and achievement as necessary for annual reviews of pupils with an Education Health and Care plan.

4. Staff Development

• Maintain and develop own expertise and knowledge of recent developments through the attendance of INSET and other professional development activities.

• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge and understanding of the professional duties of teachers and the statutory framework within which they work.

• Attend staff meetings and training days as required.

5. Liaison and Accountability

• Attend parents’ evenings as required.

• Liaise with other professionals within the school regarding any pupil whose work or behaviour is a cause for concern.

• Attend and participate in staff, SST and base meetings as required.

• Maintain links with classroom teachers and other members of staff to enable consistent provision for individual pupils.

6. Additional

• Undertake reasonable responsibilities additional to this job description as requested by the Headteacher.

• This job description will be subject to review and amendment from time to time, after consultation with and at the discretion of the Headteacher. 

Egerton Rothesay School is committed to safeguarding children and successful candidates will be subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service check.