Fully Qualified SEN Teacher

Join Our Dedicated SEN School Team!

Dunbar Education is proud to partner with a remarkable school that provides specialized education and care for children with Autism, Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN), Global Developmental Delay (GDD), and other complex conditions. Our focus is on ensuring that every child thrives in a nurturing and inclusive environment tailored to their individual needs.

We are currently recruiting for a Classroom Teacher passionate about working with students who have Special Educational Needs (SEN). This opportunity is ideal for a teacher who is committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of children with a wide range of learning challenges.

Key Responsibilities:

• Uphold and embody the school's ethos of empathy, inclusivity, and high standards of care.
• Support the holistic development of children with Autism, SLCN, Global Developmental Delay, and other SEN through individualized education programs aligned with their Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
• Deliver a curriculum adapted to the unique needs of each pupil, fostering both academic and social growth.
• Continuously assess, monitor, and report on students' progress, ensuring all achievements are carefully documented.
• Prepare comprehensive reports for Annual Reviews, integrating feedback from multidisciplinary teams.
• Offer pastoral care, building strong partnerships with parents, carers, and external professionals to support pupil well-being.
• Play an active role in the school's development, assisting with planning, monitoring, and the implementation of key goals.
• Lead and inspire a team of Learning Support Assistants (LSAs), conducting appraisals and providing guidance.
• Support children in participating in therapeutic activities such as swimming, trampolining, and sensory integration exercises.
• Maintain high-quality classroom displays that reflect pupil achievement and progress.
• Participate in professional development opportunities, staying updated on best practices in SEN education.
• Uphold the school's commitment to safeguarding and child protection, ensuring the safety and well-being of all students.

Curriculum & Assessment:

• Deliver a broad, balanced curriculum that meets the developmental and educational needs of each student.
• Ensure all planning, assessment, and policy documentation is up to date and reflective of current educational standards.
• Monitor the effectiveness of teaching strategies and adjust approaches based on pupil outcomes.
• Provide ongoing training and support to staff to enhance the learning experience for pupils with SEN.

Physical Environment & Support:

• Assist with the safe mobility of pupils, following protocols for handling and moving students where necessary.
• Be involved in intimate care and the administration of medication when required.
• Participate in therapeutic activities and ensure students' physical and emotional needs are supported.

Dunbar Education is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding to ensure the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, to share this commitment. To adhere with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all registrations will be required to fill out our application form in, to receive work. This will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. Dunbar Education is an equal opportunities employer and recognises the value of and seeks to achieve a diverse workforce in schools. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. Dunbar Education is a member of ASPCo compliance plus, for more information please refer to our recruitment & selection policy statement.