A unique opportunity has arisen at De Havilland Primary School. We are seeking a talented individual to join our team and play a key role in a new phase of the school’s journey.
Core Purpose
The SEN Teacher will be responsible for teaching children from a small group of pupils in the school’s new ‘Woodlands’ Inclusion Base, comprising of two groups (for pupils with mild to moderate and complex Special Educational Needs in Reception to Year 5). This may involve a combination of leading small group teaching in the Woodlands classrooms for core lessons as well as supporting children in Woodlands at other times of their day, alongside a team of support staff. At other times, the role may also include contributing to small group learning support sessions for other classes across Years 3 and above. They will work closely with the main school SENCO as well as the class teachers for the children who access Woodlands and be supported at different times by Learning Practitioners.
Main duties and responsibilities
Teaching and Learning
To undertake the teaching of SEND pupils across a wide range of learning differences.
To provide a quality of teaching and learning provision so that all pupils make progress in line with the targets and recommendations of their PLPs or EHCPs.
To work closely with the main school SENCO to monitor pupil social communication development.
To contribute actively to provision mapping and annual reviews.
To support pupils, if appropriate, during any involvement with the main school, personalising learning as needed.
To supervise, plan and guide, as appropriate, the work of any support staff who are assigned to work with the group.
To take account of pupils’ prior attainment, learning styles and needs and use them to set appropriately challenging targets and learning activities.
To keep high quality records to promote tracking and monitoring of pupil progress using data and teacher assessment records.
To mark, assess and report on pupils’ work in line with school policy, providing constructive oral and written feedback with clear targets and guidance for future improvement.
To liaise with outside agencies and embed advice / strategies given into the pupil’s daily routines and learning.
Pastoral Care
To provide pastoral support and guidance for all pupils in the post holder’s care, classes or tutor group.
To take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of pupils.
To work closely with the class teacher for each Woodlands pupil in the group.
To be the first point of contact for parents to update them on their child’s day, learning and achievements in Woodlands.
To set targets for high expectations for pupils’ behaviour, learning, motivation and presentation of work by establishing a purposeful working atmosphere and providing challenging and inspirational learning experiences.
To offer Parent Evenings’ meetings to parents of children in Woodlands as well as complete written reports to keep parents informed as to attainment and the progress of their child towards targets.
Flexibility
The above list is not exhaustive and other duties may be attached to the post from time to time. Variation may occur to the duties and responsibilities without changing the general character of the post. The SEND Teacher will be required to attend training relevant to the role.
Our Vision
At the Danes Educational Trust we are committed to ‘Making the Difference Together’ sharing best practice and supporting each other to be the very best we can be.
Core Values
•The post holder is expected to share our commitment to our core values:
•We value joy in working, teaching and learning together
•We encourage everyone within our Trust to feel optimistic about the future and how they can shape it
•We support all individuals in developing resilience to enable them to respond to change and grow as a result
•We value and support the wellbeing of all individuals who learn and work in our schools
•We provide equality of opportunity and experience for all
•We provide a safe and secure learning environment for all
Compliance
The post holder is required to be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection; health and safety; confidentiality; and data protection and report all concerns to an appropriate person.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts.
Additional Information
All staff are required to participate in training and other learning activities and in performance management and development as required by the Trust’s policies and practices.
This job description is a guide to the duties the post holder will be expected to undertake. It is not intended to be exhaustive or exclusive and will be subject to change as working requirements dictate and to meet the organisational requirements of the Trust.
Supervision/Job Context
The post holder is managed on a day to day basis by the SENCO. Their deployment and appraisal is managed by the SENCO and/or the Headteacher.
Contacts
The post holder will work with children, teachers and other LSPs, the Senior Leadership Team and the Administration team of the school and the Trust. In addition, from time to time they will work with representatives from outside agencies, parents and carers, governors and staff from other settings that feed into the school.
