Up to£65,283 (FTE), pro-rata for part-time hours + excellentbenefits.
Pleasenote: If we receive a high volume of applications, we may closethis advert early. We encourage you to submit your application assoon as possible.
Pleasenote, this role is offered on a part-time basis(0.6 FTE), teaching three days per week, and will involve teachingwithin Lower Key Stage 1.
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 big win. 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 children and young people with Autistic SpectrumDisorder/Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. You’ll be thereto help them learn, develop their abilities and raise theirself-esteem. You will need to be resilient and dedicated, but thosehuge small victories that you achieve will be something you’rereally proud of.
It can be atough journey, but the positive steps forward will more than makeup for it. As a Teacher at Witherslack Group, you’ll get all thesupport you need to succeed, from in-house psychologists, toteaching assistants and therapy professionals. Your colleagues willbe the best at what they do, the school environments will bewell-resourced and we’ll be with you every step of the way, helpingyou build a rewarding teachingcareer.
Oneof the best environments inSEND
Lavender Lodgeschool resides within an 18th Century building in the heart ofMitcham. Our pupils come from many different boroughs to attend ourschool and are lucky to experience ‘a life changing love oflearning.’ We are proud of our pupils and our dedicated team andpupils leave us with a sense of achievement. Having joined theWitherslack Group family in 2022, Lavender Lodge School is anindependent specialist day school providing high-quality education,based in South London. The school meets the needs of pupils with aprimary diagnosis of autism and additional needs such as ADHD,speech and language difficulties, sensory issues and associatedbehavioural difficulties. We were recently recognised as Good byOfsted .
Skill set requirements–
- Must have worked with pupils who areautistic and have previous experience ofthis
- Needs to be able to communicate in avariety of ways as 70% of our pupils are non-verbal e.g. can useMakaton, picture display symbols – we use PEC’s and PODD, haveexperience working with non -verbal pupils
- Haveworked with pupils who display challenging behaviour but would havethe will and desire to support pupils to manage their behaviour andalso for you to work to understand the function of thebehaviour
- Be flexible to work with pupils from4 through to 11 years old
- Be able to thinkoutside the box in regards to delivering lessons. We have lots oftools to help support this, but our pupils need a bespoke andaccessible curriculum
- Have an awareness ofautism strategies such as TEACCH, attention autism and use of PODDand be able to use these inpractise
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 PrimaryTeacher, you’ll be able to connect with our pupils becauseof:
– Your ‘can do’ attitude – a teamplayer who rolls up their sleeves to help others– Yourgenuine passion for teaching primary aged children and the impact your subject canhave on young lives– The ability to relate your subjectto each pupil and build great relationships with your class– Your enthusiasm and expertise to build your department– You’ll also need previous teaching experience and haveQualified TeacherStatus
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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