SEN Primary Teacher – Mainstream Primary School Basildon
Location: Basildon
Do you have a passion for nurturing the potential of children with special educational needs? We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Primary Special Needs Teacher to work across Key Stage 1 and 2, helping to create a supportive, inclusive learning environment where every child can thrive.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference while advancing your teaching career in a dynamic and caring school community.
At the school, they are proud to be a vibrant and inclusive school that places the well-being and development of our students at the heart of everything they do. This is a mainstream primary school with an ARC for children with Autism. There are 8 pupils in total.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and Deliver Individualised Lessons: Design and implement creative, differentiated lesson plans tailored to the unique needs and abilities of each child.
- Foster Holistic Development: Support students’ academic, social, and emotional growth, encouraging confidence and independence.
- Develop and Implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs): Collaborate with colleagues, parents, and external professionals to create and monitor IEPs for your students.
- Create a Positive Learning Environment: Establish an inclusive and structured classroom where children feel safe, valued, and inspired to learn.
- Assess and Monitor Progress: Regularly evaluate and document student achievements, adapting teaching strategies to ensure continuous progress.
- Work Collaboratively: Partner with teaching assistants, therapists, and other staff to provide comprehensive support for each student.
- Promote Inclusion: Champion a culture of acceptance and understanding across the school community.
Qualifications and Skills Required
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent teaching qualification.
- Experience or a specialist qualification in SEN teaching (desirable).
- A strong understanding of the primary curriculum and how to adapt it to meet diverse learning needs.
- Expertise in working with children with a range of SEN, including autism spectrum disorder (ASD), speech and language difficulties, and developmental delays.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with students, families, and staff effectively.
- Creativity, patience, and resilience to meet the challenges and celebrate the achievements of SEN teaching.
- Familiarity with assistive technologies, sensory strategies, and alternative communication methods (e.g., Makaton, PECs) is advantageous.
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students.
What Makes a Successful Primary Special Needs Teacher?
- Empathy and Patience: Understanding and responding to the unique challenges faced by SEN students.
- Adaptability: Tailoring teaching approaches to meet varied learning styles and needs.
- Innovative Thinking: Using creative techniques to inspire and engage students.
- Collaboration: Working closely with colleagues, parents, and external professionals to support each child holistically.
- Dedication to Inclusion: A firm belief in the potential of every child and a commitment to creating a welcoming, inclusive environment.
Benefits
- Get paid in line with national scales (AWR compliant)
- Free CPD sessions
- Your own dedicated consultant
- Receive a £50 Amazon voucher when you refer friends!
- Wellbeing support, travel discounts, and retail offers from our partners
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