We are seeking an experienced, passionate and inspirational SEN Teacher to join our welcoming two-form entry primary school in Croydon and play a key role in establishing our exciting new SEN provision.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious teacher who is passionate about inclusive education and wants to make a real difference to the lives of children with additional needs.
You will have the opportunity to help shape the provision from the outset, working closely with the SENCO, senior leadership team, teaching assistants, families and external professionals to create a nurturing, ambitious and inclusive environment in which every child can flourish.
The successful candidate will:
*Be a qualified teacher with experience of working with pupils with SEND.
*Have a strong understanding of effective teaching and learning for children with a range of additional needs.
*Have experience supporting pupils with needs such as autism, communication and interaction difficulties, sensory needs, social and emotional needs and/or cognition and learning difficulties.
*Be confident planning and delivering high-quality, differentiated and personalised learning.
*Have high expectations for pupils while understanding the importance of meeting their individual developmental, communication and emotional needs.
*Be skilled in using a range of strategies to support communication, emotional regulation, positive behaviour and independence.
*Be able to assess pupil progress effectively and use this information to inform future teaching.
*Work collaboratively with teaching assistants to ensure support is purposeful and has a positive impact on pupil outcomes.
*Build strong and positive relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues.
*Be reflective, resilient, creative and committed to developing their own practice.
*Be excited by the opportunity to develop and shape a new SEN provision within a mainstream primary school.
We can offer you:
*An exciting opportunity to help establish and shape a new SEN provision from the ground up.
*The opportunity to have a significant impact on the educational experiences and outcomes of children with SEND.
*A supportive and collaborative leadership team.
*A friendly, inclusive two-form entry primary school with a strong commitment to meeting the needs of every child.
*Opportunities for high-quality professional development and SEND-specific training.
*The opportunity to work collaboratively with the SENCO and a wider team of professionals.
*A dedicated team of teaching assistants to support the provision.
*A school culture that values inclusion, relationships, ambition and pupil wellbeing.
*A rewarding role where your expertise, creativity and passion can genuinely make a difference.
About you
*We are looking for a teacher who combines excellent classroom practice with a genuine passion for SEND.
*You will understand that effective SEN teaching is about recognising the individual child, identifying their strengths and barriers to learning, and creating the right environment and strategies to help them succeed.
*You will be an enthusiastic and nurturing teacher who can inspire pupils, develop their confidence and independence, and ensure that they experience success and a strong sense of belonging.
*Most importantly, you will share our belief that every child deserves ambitious teaching, high expectations and the opportunity to achieve their full potential.
If you are an experienced SEN teacher who is excited by the opportunity to build something new, shape a provision and make a lasting difference, 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
£41729.00 - £64684.00 per year