Early Years Specialist Teacher - SEND School - Fixed Term Contract

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Early Years Practitioner to join our team, supporting our youngest pupils, many of whom have severe and complex needs.

You will work alongside an established team delivering provision for our ‘Early Communicator’ pupils. Direct experience of working with children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) is highly desirable.

Potential candidates are welcome to visit the school week commencing 21st September. Please contact us to arrange.

Interviews will be held week commencing 28th September.

Main duties and responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

• Be responsible for the teaching and learning of a group of pupils with a range of SEN needs

• Communicate effectively with parents and carers and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills

• Work as part of a team and, where appropriate, lead others

• Develop their understanding and knowledge of SEN through experience and research

• Apply a working understanding of the SEN Code of Practice and associated paperwork

• Demonstrate resilience and a good sense of humour

• Show a clear desire and ability to make a positive difference to the lives of children with SEN

You will actively engage with your class team to ensure learning experiences are:

• Carefully planned and appropriate to pupils’ individual needs

• Well resourced to support pupils to be as independent as possible within a structured and organised learning environment

• Engaging, thought provoking and connected across learning experiences

• Focused on developing core skills, including communication, reading, writing and numeracy

• Reflected upon with learners so they can recognise the progress they are making

Person specification Essential requirements

The successful candidate will:

• Have direct experience of working with pupils with SEND

• Hold a recognised teaching qualification

• Be passionate, enthusiastic, driven and ready for a challenge

• Have strong subject knowledge and the ability to resource across the whole curriculum

• Demonstrate a clear focus on removing barriers to learning

• Work effectively and collaboratively with a class team

• Be committed to supporting pupils’ holistic development