SEN Class Teacher

We are looking for candidates who are:

Creative thinkers, passionate, committed and have the determination to secure the best possible outcomes for every child

Have the experience and skills to work with autistic pupils

Energetic, positive and have the ability to work effectively as part of our team

Willing to go the extra mile to make great things happen for our children

We can offer the successful candidates:

A commitment to continuing professional development

A supportive and hardworking staff team

A welcoming and supportive, and highly motivated team

Opportunities to network with teachers across the Trust

Happy to discuss flexible working subject to the operational requirements of the role

Access to our VAT employee benefits platform

Supervisory Responsibility The post holder will be responsible for the supervision and deployment of the work of teaching assistants.

School teachers are required to carry out the duties set out in the Teachers Pay and Conditions document.

This job description reflects the national teacher standards for qualified teacher status. It may be amended at any appropriate time, following consultation between the head teacher and teacher, and will be reviewed annually. Priorities relating for performance managements objectives will be identified in the performance management documentation.

Main Purpose

Be responsible for the learning and achievement of all pupils in the class ensuring equality of opportunity for all.

Be responsible and accountable for achieving the highest possible standards in work and conduct.

Treat pupils with dignity, building relationships rooted in mutual respect and at all time observing boundaries appropriate to a teachers professional position.

Work proactively and effectively in collaboration and partnership with learnings, parents/carers, academy councilors, other staff and external agencies on the best interests of the pupils.

Act within the statutory frameworks which set out their professional duties and responsibilities in line with the current teacher’s standards.

Take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school.

Subject Management: TBC

Share in or take responsibility for the co-ordination of a subject or whole school area

Develop a curriculum area ensuring effective monitoring and evaluation processes to feed into the School Improvement Plan

Assist in the production, evaluation and review of whole-school policies and guidelines which are appropriate to their phase and subject responsibilities

Applicants are strongly encouraged to visit the school. To arrange a viewing, please contact

Please note that a class observation will be required as part of the interview process.

This is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the role. It is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that the teacher will carry out. The post holder may be required to do other duties appropriate to the level of the role.

Elm Tree Primary Academy is committed to the safeguarding and and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search as part of our recruitment process.

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act

This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure which confirms the appointee is not on the Children’s Barred list being obtained. If you are shortlisted you will be asked to disclose any convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings that are not "protected" as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013)

Personal Specification

Educated to degree level

Fully Qualified Teacher Status

Evidence of further professional qualifications in additional needs and disabilities

Evidence of continued professional Development related to autism, Communication Strategies, Sensory Processing needs

Knowledge, Skills and Understanding

A record of successful teaching (evidenced through performance management reviews; observations and references)

The ability to manage, guide and support a small number of Teaching Assistants allocated to the class.

Understanding of and experience in Autism

A good understanding of positive approaches to supporting children who are dysregulated

Ability to personalise the curriculum

An effective communicator - written and oral

Good organisational skills

The ability to work positively within a team

The ability to be flexible/creative thinker

The ability to motivate and enthuse pupils in variety of subject areas

The ability to co-ordinate a subject within the school or across the department

Teaching Experience in a primary or secondary setting, within a specialist environment

Teaching experience in a special school setting

Able to use a range of augmented communication e.g. signing, intensive interaction communication aids, objects of reference

An understanding of low arousal approaches

An understanding of sensory processing needs and strategies

Knowledge of appropriate curriculum for pupils in identified key stages

Experience working with a multi professional team including speech and language therapists

Experience of delivering extra-curricular activities

Personal Qualities

Open minded and creative

A reflective practitioner

Able to motivate others

Sensitive and responsive to the needs of children

ICT literate

Ability to meet deadlines and manage time

Commitment to the following:

Supporting pupils with additional needs

Positive teamwork

Raising standards for all pupils

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