SEN KS3 Teacher & Horticulture Lead

Salary: M1 – UPS2 (pro rata) Category: Education Position Type: Permanent Part-Time Location: Severnside School Hours: 2.5 or 3 days per week Aurora Severnside is a bespoke school for 11-16 year olds with SEN needs including SEMH and ASC, having taken the best elements of a mainstream school and the best elements of a special school to create an environment where young people can achieve their own goals and thrive in a future of their own choosing. We aim to prepare students for life beyond school, so further education and employability is truly at the heart of our culture and ethos. We are currently looking for a SEN teacher with experience delivering outdoor education activities. Your Role: Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and young people with complex needs? As our SEN KS3 Teacher, you'll play a vital role in delivering high-quality, tailored education to pupils with SEN needs including SEMH, ASD, and anxiety-related challenges. Many of our students have additional learning needs such as Autism, ADHD, and SEMH, and may present with behaviours linked to their diagnosis. Key duties: Contribute to the delivery and development of the curriculum, having regard to the educational, physical and social needs of the students within a learning environment. Work collaboratively with other members of staff as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Maintain and use short, medium and long term plans in delivering the curriculum. Set, monitor and review personalised targets that will optimise learning for each individual. Monitor, assess, review and report on the progress and work of students to parents, team members, senior staff, examination and funding bodies through reports and identified meetings as directed and as is required through school policies and procedures. Maintain knowledge through training and research where appropriate and take responsibility for own professional development. Develop lesson plans analysing and sel