SEN Teacher

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ALP Nuneaton is a newly established school for learners between the ages of 6 and 19 with Special Educational Needs. The school forms part of a chain of SEN schools all of which continue to grow in terms of pupil numbers and our reputation within the community.

ALP Nuneaton provides continuity in learning for pupils with Education, Health, and Care Plans. We are a short, medium, and long-term provision for learners on the autistic spectrum or who have other special educational needs and challenging behaviour. We cater for up to 50 young people in their primary, secondary, and post-16 school years. The overarching purpose of our provision is to work with learners so that they are able to overcome the barriers to learning that they have previously encountered. We aim to offer flexible, structured, and supportive needs-led approaches.

We are looking for an SEN Teacher. The post holder will lead teaching for learners who for various reasons do not access mainstream education and have a single or comorbid special educational needs. The post holder will engage with teaching and learning activities and will lead/support the planning, preparation, and delivery of lessons on a one-to-one basis and with small groups. They will also support others to track progress of learners.

The post holder may specialise in a subject area or be able to deliver a variety of subjects. They will also implement strategies to support behavior and education in line with the school curriculum framework and behaviour policy. The post holder will be responsible for organising their own learning environment as well as coordinating other tutors who are delivering education.
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The post holder may be asked to work across all age ranges or focus on one. Candidates should be able to actively promote the curriculum policy within the school by planning, delivering, and assessing a range of subjects whilst specialising in one.

# Key Tasks and Activities
To plan and deliver personalised curriculum to pupils with special educational needs who for a variety of reasons have struggled in mainstream school.
To work alongside the senior management team to create schemes of work/resources suitable for SEN learners.
To support tutors and higher level tutors in their approach to supporting learners
To be the lead in assisting ALP Schools work towards the ‘Communication Commitment’
To line manage, support and supervise selected tutors working with SEN learners.

# Role Specific
To develop and improve subject knowledge and pedagogy of tutors, where relevant by leading staff training.
To build and maintain successful relationships with pupils, treat them consistently with respect and consideration, and be concerned for their development as learners.
To demonstrate and promote the positive values, attitudes, and behaviour expected from the pupils with whom you work.
To deliver small group work where appropriate.
To utilise and coordinate the use of TA’s or LSA’s in-class efficiently.

# Teaching and Learning Activities:
To specialise in one subject but also teach a variety of subjects in line with the curriculum framework and using SEN/SLCN specific strategies of delivery.
To use and share clearly structured teaching and learning activities that interest and motivate pupils and advance their learning.
To communicate effectively and sensitively with pupils to support their learning.
To promote and support the inclusion of all pupils in the learning activities in which they are involved.
To use behaviour management strategies, in line with the school’s policy and procedures, which contribute to purposeful learning environments.
To recognise and respond effectively to equal opportunities issues as they arise, including by challenging stereotyped views, and by challenging bullying or harassment, following relevant policies and procedures.
To organise and manage safely the learning activities, the physical teaching space, and resources.
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Application deadline: 23/07/2021

Expected start date: 24/08/2021

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £22,222.00-£27,176.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
On-site parking
Sick pay
Wellness programmes