Up to£53,835 + excellentbenefits
ThoseHuge Small Victories
Ourteachers are fulfilled by the idea of making even the smallestpositive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the littlethings. There’s lots of ups and downs, and to some of our youngpeople, sitting through a lesson can be a bigwin.
Working as astatic class teacher, you’ll provide continuity,structure and consistent support across all areas of learning for asmall class of pupils with complex learning needs. Youwill deliver a pre-formal or semi-formal curriculum,aligned to learning pathways below the NationalCurriculum, adapting learning activities to meet individual EHCPtargets and each pupil’s developmentalstage.
You’llteach a small class of pupils, providing consistent teaching acrossall subjects to support their communication, emotionalregulation and independence. Working closely with askilled support team, therapists and families, you’ll help ensureevery child receives holistic, personalised support. We call thesehuge small victories and whilst they may seem small on the surface,they add up to make a bigdifference.
Getout what you put in
You’ll beworking with a small class of up to 10 pupils in Key Stage 1 and/orKey Stage 2, providing consistent support as their dedicated classteacher across all subjects. Our students have Autistic SpectrumDisorder (ASD) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH)needs, and you’ll play a key role in helping them learn, developtheir abilities, and buildself-esteem.
You’ll workcollaboratively with a skilled team of teaching assistants andtherapy professionals, planning and delivering engaging,personalised learning experiences tailored to each pupil.Consistency, structure and positive relationships will be centralto your role as you support pupils to build confidence andindependence. This role requires resilience, dedication, andpatience, but the small victories you achieve each day will bemoments to be truly proudof.
It can be a challengingjourney, but the positive steps forward will more than make up forit. As a Teacher at Witherslack Group, you’ll have all the supportyou need to succeed – from in-house psychologists to teachingassistants and therapy professionals. Your colleagues are expertsin their fields, our school environments are well-resourced, andwe’ll be with you every step of the way, helping you build arewarding teachingcareer.
Oneof the best environments inSEND
WestmorlandSchool is used to receiving awards, accolades and glowing praisefrom parents and professionals. However, what sets it apart is itsunique ability to cater for two distinct areas of specialeducational need, in separate individualised and bespoke learningenvironments, all within one school. The development of twocurriculum approaches for both ASD and SEMH pupil cohorts issuccessfully and harmoniously delivered through the school’s BEARSand CATS settings.
The success of Westmorland’sdifferentiated approach is evident from the schools continueddevelopment, external recognition, achievement of Ofstedoutstanding verdicts in all areas, and, most significantly, theexemplary outcomes it realises for itspupils.
Whatwe do for you
We know you’regoing to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, wereward you with the best salary andbenefits package inthe education sector. With us, you’ll get to bring learning to lifeand make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people –plus you’ll get:
Training: Afull induction and on the jobtraining
Holiday: You’llwork hard at WG, so you’ll be rewarded with full schoolholidays
Progression: Ifcareer development is your thing, most of our head teachers andleaders have been promoted from within ourgroup
Flexible benefits:meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance –check out our benefits here
Pension: weoffer a range of pensions to suit your lifestyle needs includingTeachers’ Pension and our very attractive TPSalternative
Wellbeing:a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employeeassistance
Medical cover soyou can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentistappointment and a host of high-streetdiscounts
Beautiful workingenvironments with the very best facilities – check out ourschools here
Arecommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus everytime
Bringyour whole-self to work
Our youngpeople come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and withdifferent needs – and our workforce reflects that diversity, sothat our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young peopleto be themselves. You’ll be more than a SEN Teacher, you’ll be ableto connect with our pupils because of:
– Your ‘can do’ attitude – a team player who rolls up theirsleeves to help others– Your genuine passion forteaching SEN and the impact your subject can have on younglives– The ability to relate your subject to each pupiland build great relationships with your class– Yourenthusiasm and expertise to build your department–You’ll also need previous teaching experience and have QualifiedTeacherStatus
Interestedin joining us?
At WitherslackGroup, inclusion is part of who we are. We’re committed to creatingan environment where everyone feels respected, valued and that theytruly belong.
As a specialistprovider of education and care for children and young people withspecial educational needs, we understand the importance ofembracing individuality and championing difference- especially whenit comes to neurodiversity. We celebrate diverse perspectives,lived experiences, and the unique strengths that each person bringsto our community.
We welcomeapplications from people of all backgrounds, identities, andabilities. We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employerand are committed to making our recruitment and workplace practicesinclusive and accessible. If you need any adjustments to supportyou through the recruitment process or in the workplace, we’ll bethere every step of theway.
By building a diverse andinclusive team, we’re better able to support the children, youngpeople and families we serve and ensure every member of our teamcan thrive, grow, and be their authenticself.
The WitherslackGroup is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of itsyoung people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (wewill cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equalopportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections ofthe community.
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