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4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff, and within the next year – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join us #teamOFG!
Job Tile: Primary Teacher
Location: Willow Park School, Milton Keynes, MK14 6LJ
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8am - 4pm
Contract: Permanent, Term Time only
As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Primary Teacher to join our close-knit team at Willow Park School located in Milton Keynes.
To support the inclusion and achievement of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) within the primary school setting. The SEN Teacher will design, deliver and assess learning activities tailored to meet individual needs, ensuring every pupil reaches their full potential.
Plan, deliver and assess high-quality, differentiated lessons that meet the individual needs of pupils with a range of SEND, including those with EHCPs.
Work closely with the SENCo and classroom teachers to develop and implement individual education plans (IEPs) and personalised strategies.
Monitor, track and report on pupil progress, identifying barriers to learning and adapting support accordingly.
Liaise effectively with parents/carers, external agencies, and other professionals (e.g. educational psychologists, speech and language therapists).
Support the school in creating an inclusive environment that promotes the wellbeing, independence, and confidence of all learners.
Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with statutory SEN requirements.
Promote positive behaviour and implement strategies to manage challenging behaviours when necessary.
Take part in relevant CPD and training to remain informed of current best practices in SEN education.
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Proven experience working with primary-aged children with a variety of special educational needs
Willow Park School is a brand new 55 place SEN school for pupils with complex needs including SEMH and Autism. Willow Park School is an exciting addition to the Acorn portfolio based in Milton Keynes.
We are part of Acorn Education and can promise you plenty of challenges, and a rich variety of opportunities to develop your career. Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education for vulnerable pupils and young people. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.
Why join Acorn Education?
Life Assurance
~ Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
~“Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:
~ A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
~100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
~ Cycle to Work Schemes
~ Electric Car Purchase Scheme
~ Critical illness cover
~ Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit
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