SEN Teacher

Role: SEN Teacher

Location: Chester

Start Date: Immediately

Contract: Full-time, Long-term contract

Are you a passionate and nurturing individual looking to make a positive impact on the lives of children with special educational needs? Look no further than Simply Education's SEN Teacher position in Chester!

About the School:

Passionate Teachers required to work in Partnership with Simply Education who are supporting a wonderful Autism school in Chester. The school are looking for passionate Teachers who have prior SEND experience to join their team in September on a full-time basis. The school has recently acquired a new property meaning they can now accept more pupil referrals for January.

As a teacher you will work alongside students and staff to ensure the child's emotional and academic needs are met. Students all have an EHC Plan in place and have a main diagnosis of Autism, however many students have other additional needs as well. Additionally, you will have the support of our fantastic teaching assistant to help you to facilitate bespoke learning opportunities.

The school itself is a Grade II* listed buildings dating back to 1754. The school has kept many of the buildings originally features, providing their students with a learning environment that they can be proud of. Students are aged between 4 - 19 years and have the opportunity to access vocational study options as well as developing their life skills through trips and workshops and work experience. Additionally, the school is residential, so students stay on site.

Key Responsibilities:

- to deliver high-quality bespoke learning opportunities that focus on the students' interests and vocational studies, as well as functional skills in English and Maths.

- Support the students to become re-engaged with their learning.

- Model and promote high behaviour expectations.

- Communicate effectively and build rapport and common interests with the students to inspire and motivate them.

- To prepare the students for life beyond school.

Key Requirements:

- An understanding of working with students who have Autism.

- QTS Status

- Knowledge and understanding of vocational education.

- Strong communication skills.

- Resilience and the ability to model and promote high behaviour expectations.

- Ability to inspire and motivate students.

- Willingness to learn new skills and techniques.

- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

- Driving license and access to own transport is desirable.

The key benefits for working with Simply Education are:

-Your own dedicated consultant who will support, advise, and guide you through the registration process.

-24/7 access to your dedicated consultant via phone/text/email - That can answer any arising questions or needs.

-Exclusive access to our Educational Development Managers - We offer several SEND courses such as Autism Awareness, De-escalation Practices. All our courses are completely free and will help you to upskill you're understanding and approach.

-Competitive rates of pay.

-Minimal administration (no time sheets!) - At Simply Education we pride ourselves in making the process easier for you as candidates. We process all timesheets for you ensuring the pay is always on time.

-Email and SMS verification of bookings - For all bookings you will receive a booking confirmation and directs to the school. You will also have access to an online diary system where you can view your bookings and update your availability.

-£150 referral scheme - If you refer a friend to us, you will receive a £100 amazon voucher, and your friend will receive a £50 amazon voucher following the successful completion of 10 days.

If you are a passionate, enthusiastic SEN Teacher who is committed to supporting students who have become disconnected with their learning, please click 'apply now' and forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Alternatively, for an informal chat about the SEN role please contact Emma Bloore, SEND Recruitment Consultant at our Cheshire office in Nantwich.

Your consultant will be in touch with you to arrange the next steps in the recruitment process. All successful applicants will be required to attend an interview (online or face-to-face) and to undergo relevant safeguarding checks, including a full application form. All candidates who register with Simply Education will also have 2 years referencing taken up and will be required to have an enhanced DBS check completed. All offers are conditional pending the completion of all relevant checks.