Applications are invited from unqualified or qualified teachers who have experience of working directly with children or young people in any setting and who are willing to work with others as part of a strong team. Special school experience is advantageous but not an essential requirement provided you have a willingness to learn and a dedication to securing positive outcomes for all pupils. ECTs are welcome to apply. Our teaching team tell us that they value the in-house training offered by the school and welcome the professional development opportunities available to them which are carefully tailored to their experience and their class cohort. They value their current choice of working 4 or 5 days per week and the arrangement for teachers to take their PPA from home and they tell us they appreciate the supportive and trusting working relationships they experience with their colleagues within the school and across the wider Trust. This post could be based in any key stage class working with pupils who have persistent differences with social interaction, social communication and understanding emotions. Our pupils need clear boundaries and consistent support with engagement, learning, emotional and sensory regulation and benefit from working with adults who pro-actively pursue positive partnerships between home and school. We are proud to be part of Education Impact Academy Trust where "better never ends".
Qualifications and training
* Degree
* Qualified teacher status
* Level 2 mathematics and English or equivalent qualification
* Willing to undertake regular training and professional development as and when required
* Working knowledge of SEND Code of Practice 0-25 years
* Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) – Fluent English essential
Experience (desirable)
* Has experience of teaching children or young people with autism spectrum conditions in a mainstream, resource base or special school setting
Skills and knowledge
* Knows how to use ICT effectively to enhance learning and communication
* Understands that pupils with ASC may experience persistent differences with social interaction, social communication and understanding emotions
* Knows how to support pupils to break down barriers
* Knows how to use personal interests and strengths to motivate pupils to engage in learning
* Is able to provide and maintain visible and predictable structure for pupils
* Is able to provide opportunities for pupils to apply learning in different contexts and situations
* Able to provide pupils with clear boundaries and consistent support with engagement, learning, emotional regulation, sensory needs and behaviour management
* The ability to use restorative approaches to minimise conflict and build and maintain effective partnership working with pupils and parents
* Able to facilitate pupil participation and involvement in all aspects of school life
* Able to effectively role model what is expected of others
* Knows how to use social stories, PECS and/or Makaton to support communication and understanding (desirable)
Personal qualities
* A commitment to achieving the best outcomes for all pupils & prioritising their needs
* High levels of personal resilience
* Solution focused
* Commitment to own professional development and growth
* Effective team player
* Self awareness and the ability to act as a role model to others
* Uphold and promote the ethos and values of the school
* Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively
* Maintain confidentiality at all times
* Commitment to safeguarding and equality
* Commitment to children's universal rights
* A commitment to communicate and involve parents and pupils in the work of the school
* An awareness and understanding of, and commitment to, equal opportunities
* A heightened awareness of the issues involved in the education of children with SEND
Education Impact Academy Trust (EIAT) is three Special Schools and a Specialist College (19-25). We also have two mainstream day nurseries.
You will work with a team of staff to support children and young people to reach their full educational potential. We believe that "Better Never Ends". You may work with individuals who have physical disabilities, sensory impairments (i.e. hearing or visual), speech and language difficulties, learning difficulties such as dyslexia, conditions such as autism, social, emotional and mental health needs, or have a combination of these challenges. A key aspect of working within EIAT is that we identify individual needs and create a safe, stimulating and supportive learning environment. We take staff wellbeing and CPD very seriously and your professional development will provide you with a whole range of opportunities and equip you for a great career. We have 10 CPD days per year offering plenty of opportunity for your professional development. We want to engage all staff to support each other and feel included in our collaborative environment. Staff are trained to a high level and apply skills and knowledge together for the benefit of all.
Benefits
* A collaborative and inclusive culture
* A committed, hardworking team who strive to provide the best education for all students
* Comprehensive induction and probation support and regular opportunities for professional development and growth.
* 10 staff training days across the academic year; one or two of these days may be aggregated which means you complete training outside of normal working hours in twilight sessions
* PPA from home once a week for teaching staff and leaders and managers
* Employee Assistance Programme via BHSF – free totally confidential support
* Access to discounts and offers via BHSF
* Access to a generous pension scheme known as the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) for support staff or Teachers Pension Scheme for Teachers
* Generous annual leave entitlement for support staff based on length of service, starting at 29 days pro-rata, rising to 32 at 5 years' plus service and 34 following 10 years' plus service. Teachers annual leave is in line with Teachers Pay & Conditions
* Onsite parking at all schools
* We are the only Trust to provide SEN Allowances to ALL roles who work with students, including Teachers, TA's, Care Assistants, Pastoral Care, Guides, Drivers
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