The successful teacher will be confident stepping into different classroom environments, quickly establishing positive relationships with pupils and maintaining a calm, consistent and supportive approach.
This role is ideal for a teacher who enjoys variety and wants to make a positive difference to children who may require a more individualised and nurturing approach to education.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver engaging and appropriately differentiated lessons in line with the school's curriculum and provided planning.
* Quickly establish positive and professional relationships with pupils and staff.
* Create a safe, calm and inclusive learning environment.
* Adapt teaching and activities to meet individual pupils' needs and abilities.
* Maintain clear expectations, routines and boundaries.
* Use positive behaviour management strategies to encourage engagement and learning.
* Respond calmly and appropriately to challenging or dysregulated behaviour.
* Support pupils with emotional regulation and encourage positive social interactions.
* Follow individual pupil support plans, behaviour plans and risk assessments where required.
* Monitor pupil engagement and progress and provide appropriate feedback to school staff.
* Maintain accurate records and complete relevant handover information.
* Follow safeguarding, child protection, health and safety and school policies.
* Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, pastoral staff, teachers and senior leaders.
* Be flexible and responsive to the changing needs of the setting.
* Contribute positively to the wider school environment and maintain professional standards at all times.
Essential
* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or recognised equivalent.
* Primary teaching experience.
* Strong knowledge of the primary curriculum.
* Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills.
* Ability to adapt quickly to different schools, classrooms and pupil needs.
* Calm, patient and consistent approach.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to build positive relationships quickly.
* Commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.
* Ability to remain professional and resilient when faced with challenging situations.
Desirable
* Previous experience working with pupils with SEMH needs.
* Experience in SEND, alternative provision or specialist education.
* Knowledge of trauma-informed or attachment-aware approaches.
* Experience supporting pupils with challenging behaviour.
* Understanding of emotional regulation and positive behaviour support
Salary description
£160.00 - £240.00 per day