Teacher of SEND

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic, forward-looking SEN teacher to lead our Special Support Centre for ASD students. Known as 'The Base' the SSC is a provision for 20 students with ASC or Social Communication Needs as the main need on their EHCP.

This is a fantastic opportunity for creative, organised and ambitious teacher to join our friendly learning support department and work in collaboration with a committed team to build on existing good practice and further develop this provision. 

The post-holder will need to be an innovative teacher who can develop and deliver bespoke interventions and curriculum opportunities to meet the needs of the students. There will be a requirement to deliver some lessons in other SEN or Alternative Provision curriculum areas. KS2 experience desirable.

The successful candidate will lead on the Annual Review Process for students within the SSC. They will also support the SENCO in submitting EHCNARs for other students who have ASC as their main need and who require a significant level of support. 

Thomas Bennett Community College is an 11-18, mixed Comprehensive School where we pride ourselves in the pastoral care and development of all students. The school is located in Crawley, West Sussex.

We offer:

• A supportive culture where your enthusiasm, commitment and passion for making a difference to the lives of our students will be encouraged.

• Tailored CPD opportunities.

• The opportunity to develop your leadership skills.

We require applicants who can demonstrate their commitment to improving the outcomes of students with SEN, who have a sound knowledge and understanding of range SEN, particularly ASD, and who possess the enthusiasm, leadership skills and vision to ensure our Special Support Centre becomes a centre of excellence.

Visits to the school are encouraged and can be arranged via HR.

Safeguarding - TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full Safer Recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.

Equal Opportunities - TKAT is committed to equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of any protected characteristic for example race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit. This includes applications from individuals wishing to work full time, part-time or on a flexible basis.