What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint a knowledgeable and enthusiastic SEN SRP Lead Teacher to work within our Specialist Resource Provision (SRP) for pupils with Speech, Language & Communication needs including Autism. You will teach a class of up to 8 pupils who have a range of identified special educational needs.
Our KS1 SRP opened in September 2023 and we now have approval to open a KS2 SRP. Therefore, we are looking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced SEND teacher to lead and develop our provision within Oakthorpe. We welcome new ideas and expertise to continue to build on what we have already established.
Oakthorpe is a warm and welcoming school that serves a diverse community. We offer excellent opportunities for professional development; the freedom to be innovative; and an exciting working environment with plenty of fun! We are a provider of Initial Teacher Training and there are opportunities of career development.
We are looking for skilled teacher with:
• Proven skills of teaching pupils with special educational needs and of delivering a personalised curriculum either in special school or mainstream
• Understanding of teaching Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 children with some successful abilities in coordinating and managing staff
• Knowledge of, or skills in using specialist communication systems e.g. Makaton, PECs etc
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for dealing with children, staff and parents
• A commitment and passion for inclusive education along with the ability to use multiple strategies to maximise achievement and effectively manage a variety of challenging behaviours
What the school offers its staff
At Oakthorpe Primary School we are proud to have:
• A commitment to providing high quality education and experiences
• Well behaved and enthusiastic children
• Supportive parents and governors
• Children who enjoy learning together
• A strong a stable staff team who are dedicated to working towards the best possible outcomes for all children
Further details about the role
A visit to our school is warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit and find out more about the post and our lovely school, please contact Pamela Vainella on 020 8807 4689 or emailoffice@oakthorpe.enfield.sch.uk.
Interview date: Wednesday 21stMay 2025
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.