Special Education Needs Teaching Practitioner

Position Overview

At Abbey Hill Academy and College our children come first. High expectations, mutual trust and respect are underpinned by a warm, supportive ethos. In the best interests of our children we work very closely with our partner Academies. The successful candidate will be working alongside a team of caring, enthusiastic, dedicated staff, who are well-supported by their Senior Leadership Team.

Responsibilities

• Work with teachers as part of a professional team to organise and support teaching and learning activities for SEN pupils, including classes.
• Deliver specified work to individuals and groups under the direction and supervision of a qualified teacher.
• Provide specialist learning support for pupils identified as having learning difficulties, including complex and multiple special education needs, in a broad range of learning situations and settings.
• Plan, organise and undertake other related duties to fully support and underpin learning, personal and social development.
• Provide cover supervision of classes.
• Cover for teaching assistants (TA’s).
• Provide PPA cover for teachers.
• Use teaching and learning objectives to plan, evaluate and adjust lessons/work plans as appropriate within agreed systems of supervision.
• Provide specialist support to pupils with severe learning, behavioural, communication, social, sensory or physical difficulties.

Qualifications

• Have relevant experience of working with pupils with SEN.
• Be educated to GCSE level 5 or the equivalent in maths and English.
• Have excellent IT skills.
• Meet the professional standards for Higher Level Teaching Assistants.
• Have the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English.

Benefits

• A welcoming, supportive culture where everyone is respected, included and valued for who they are.
• Health and wellbeing support – including access to mental health resources, wellbeing days, discounted fitness memberships and staff discounts via Kaarp Benefits.
• Opportunities to grow – access to training, leadership pathways and mentoring to help you reach your goals.
• Recognition and rewards – from staff awards to everyday appreciation, your hard work is seen and celebrated.
• Financial peace of mind – competitive pay, pension schemes through LGPS or Teachers’ Pensions, and travel benefits.
• Your voice matters – regular feedback opportunities, engagement surveys and open conversations help shape how we grow together.

Background Check

This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Further details regarding this check are available from schools or by visiting www.crb.gov.uk.

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