Location: Druid's Heath
Year Group: Year 5
School Type: Mainstream Primary School
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Ongoing / Long-term
Are you a passionate and experienced SEND Teacher looking for a rewarding opportunity where you can make a real difference?
We are currently seeking a dedicated Year 5 SEND Teacher to join a welcoming mainstream primary school in Druid's Heath, starting ASAP on an ongoing basis.
The Year 5 class has a high level of additional needs and requires a second teacher to provide targeted, specialist support. There is already an experienced class teacher leading the class, so your role will be specifically focused on supporting pupils with additional needs and ensuring they are able to access learning and thrive in the classroom.
The pupils have a range of additional needs, including:
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
ADHD
Challenging behaviour
Learning difficulties and additional learning needs
Social, emotional and communication needs
About the Role
You will work closely alongside the existing class teacher and wider school team to provide personalised support to pupils with SEND.
Your responsibilities will include:
Supporting pupils to access the Year 5 curriculum
Adapting and differentiating learning where required
Providing targeted 1:1 and small-group support
Supporting pupils with ASD and ADHD
Managing and de-escalating challenging behaviour
Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils
Promoting inclusion, independence and confidence
Working collaboratively with the class teacher and SEND team
The Ideal Candidate
The school is looking for a teacher who is:
Experienced and confident working with SEND pupils
Knowledgeable about ASD and ADHD
Confident managing challenging behaviour
Patient, calm and consistent
Nurturing and supportive
Able to build strong relationships with children
Flexible and adaptable in their approach
Passionate about supporting children with additional needs
This is a fantastic opportunity for a SEND Teacher who wants to work in a mainstream setting while having a specific focus on supporting pupils with additional needs.
The position is available to start ASAP and is ongoing, making this an excellent opportunity for someone looking for a long-term role within a supportive school environment.
If you are an enthusiastic and dedicated SEND Teacher looking for your next opportunity, we would love to hear from you!
Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks
Salary description
£92.00 - £110.00 per day