Teacher

Aspris Children’s Services (an independent company which was formally Priory Education and Children’s Services) is one of the UK’s leading independent providers of specialist care and education for a reason. We recruit some of the most committed staff in the sector.

Tor View School is a very special school that is expanding its capacity to enable more young people with Autism, trauma related interruptions, communication needs and learning difficulties to access an appropriate curriculum in a wonderful environment in the heart of Devon. With typical class sizes of 4 we are able to provide the care, attention, time and dedication to all of the young people to enable them to access education and reach their individual goals and aspirations.

We are looking for a passionate, dedicated, and inspirational SEN teacher to join our teaching team, with proven track records in achieving high standards of quality. 

The successful candidate will:

• Have excellent classroom practice
• Be an outstanding teacher with a proven track record of working with children with a wide range of special educational needs, including those with complex autism, trauma and attachment related conditions and will further build on a reputation of high quality specialist support for young people with complex learning needs.
• Have significant experience of using recognised and appropriate teaching strategies for this group of learners.
• Be a team player who is able to motivate, lead and support teams of colleagues,
• Have excellent communication and inter-personal skills and be able to communicate effectively with parents, carers and liaise with other professionals,
• Be a professional with vision, creativity, drive and enthusiasm who will contribute to the development of our school,
• Be an individual who aspires for professional development and career development

The successful candidate would preferably have experience in Key stage 2 planning and delivery which can be transferable to key stage 3 learners. The teacher will be responsible for a group following a timetable (primary model), with personalised aspects planned where necessary. Teachers on the upper pay spine would be expected to lead on key areas linked to the school development plan.

A clean driving licence and own transport is essential due to the location of the school.

In place is new local leadership that brings experience and recognition of the challenges and pressures that other establishments in SEN face. We enable staff to bring their skills, ideas and creativity to the school to contribute to the ethos and shared values.

What do you get in return?

• A generous salary
• Being part of a company that invests in you and your team for personal and professional development
• Reward and discount schemes
• Pension
• Enhanced DBS fee paid
• Access to a holiday package
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing support

Aspris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.  All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service

You can be part of something special

At Aspris, we are dedicated to enhancing the life opportunities of the children and young people within our homes, and always celebrate uniqueness and diversity.

Our homes are part of a large children’s group with a national footprint offering significant development, support and progression opportunities. We also operate a fostering service and a number of high quality specialist schools in both the UK and the Middle East. 

References

For all roles we require a minimum of two references.  References provided must cover the last 3 years, for all of our services we will need to request all references from where you have worked with either Children or Vulnerable Adults. Please be advised that references may be requested prior to interview for roles within our schools.

About us

Our UK specialist schools, colleges, children’s homes and fostering agency provide the highest standards of support to children with a range of needs. This includes autism, learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) difficulties and supporting some of society’s most vulnerable children. With a large national footprint, as well as education services in the Middle East, this also offers significant and exciting development and progression opportunities for our staff.

Disclosure

Aspris Education & Children's Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and disclosures with the relevant body at an enhanced level. We are an equal opportunities employer. Aspris Education and Children's services will cover the cost of a DBS.