SEN Teacher - Guildford

We are recruiting now for an exciting opportunity to appoint a SEN Teacher to join good community school working with SEN learners where the main focus is on Autism.

The SEN Teacher will have experience of working with SEN learners, ideally autism. They may be an experienced primary or secondary teacher who would like to gain more experience with SEN students who may also have complex needs as part of their autism diagnosis.

The school provides outstanding educational opportunities for all of their pupils in order to ensure every student reaches their full potential. They are looking for outstanding practitioners who are creative and imaginative teachers with the ability to plan highly effective learning opportunities that meet the needs of all students.

Excellent classroom management skills and high expectations of all pupils are both essential, as well as a comprehensive knowledge of the curriculum and new assessment framework.

We are looking for teachers who:

Hold QTS and Early Career Teaches are welcome to apply
Ideally, you will have worked within an SEN setting or with discrete ASD groups of students in a mainstream environment
Have the highest expectations of pupils and themselves with a desire to professionally develop
Are enthusiastic, flexible, imaginative and forward thinking
Have the ability to nurture, inspire, motivate and engage students with ASD to achieve and succeed
Are able to form positive relationships with students, staff, and parentsIn return, the school offers:

A stunning environment with modern building, excellent resources and facilities, purpose built for students with ASD
A strong commitment to support professional development opportunities
A supportive Leadership Team dedicated to exceptional outcomes within a happy environment which nurtures and supports all staff and students
This is a permanent opportunity offering MPS/UPS commensurate with experience + SEN Allowance
Class sizes are small with 12/13 in each class, supported by 2-3 teaching assistants according to need
The school offers a range of GCSEs and other qualifications for young people on a blend of academic and vocational pathwaysEthos:

Inspire and engage children so they develop a lifelong love of learning, working towards the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme at Key Stage 3
Deliver a quality, inclusive education so all children are able to achieve to their full potential
Create a learning environment where barriers to learning are overcome and students feel safe and happy and are ready to learn
Ensure that all children feel valued and celebrate their individuality and success at every opportunity
Always work within a multi-disciplinary framework alongside families and other professionals
Use personalised approaches to manage behaviour and reduce anxieties
Ensure safeguarding, pastoral support and embedding British Values are at the heart of all we do
Create a culture where staff work collaboratively as part of the wider team, sharing ideas and good practice and offering support to each otherSEN Teacher - applications are now open