Special Education Needs Teacher

Secondary school in Brent

September 2024 Start

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated SEN Teacher to join the team at our mainstream secondary school in brent we collaborate with. As an integral part of our SEN unit, you will play a crucial role in supporting students with diverse learning needs, ensuring they receive the necessary support to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with subject teachers to make mainstream lessons accessible to SEN students, providing support and accommodations as needed.
• Key work with SEN students, building strong relationships and providing personalized support to meet their individual needs.
• Conduct small-group sessions for targeted interventions, delivering specialized instruction and support to enhance students' learning outcomes.
• Maintain open and effective communication with parents, providing updates on student progress, discussing concerns, and soliciting input for support strategies.
• Liaise with teachers and staff members regarding key-worked students, their individual needs, and any adjustments required to support their learning journey.
• Complete statutory paperwork for students with Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCP), ensuring compliance with legal requirements and facilitating access to necessary resources and support services.
• Organize and facilitate Annual Reviews for EHCP students, actively involving parents, students, and relevant professionals to review progress and update support plans.
• Advocate for SEN students within the school community, promoting inclusive practices and raising awareness of their unique needs and strengths.

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent, with a specialization in Special Educational Needs (SEN) preferred.
• Proven experience working with students with Speech and Language Needs and Autism, preferably within a secondary school setting.
• Strong understanding of SEN strategies, interventions, and best practices, with the ability to adapt teaching methods to meet individual student needs.

• Subject to enhance DBS check

If you are interested in this position, please send your CV to Tiv Suntharesan at Veritas Education at (url removed)

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'