Overview
We are recruiting a Primary Teacher to join our team of specialist SEN teachers. As a Primary Teacher at Northcott School, you will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging and personalised lessons that meet the needs and interests of your pupils. You will work closely with the Little Blossoms Team who work with our youngest pupils using the Early Years Framework; lead your team of primary teaching assistants; liaise with therapists and other professionals to ensure that each student receives the best possible support and guidance. You will also contribute to the development of the school’s curriculum, policies, and practices, and participate in ongoing training and professional development. Our primary pupils do not do SATS however they do follow the primary national curriculum, which is personalised and adapted to meet their needs.
Responsibilities
* Plan and deliver engaging and personalised lessons tailored to each pupil’s needs and interests.
* Lead and support a team of primary teaching assistants.
* Liaise with therapists and other professionals to ensure comprehensive support for each student.
* Contribute to the development of the school’s curriculum, policies, and practices.
* Participate in ongoing training and professional development.
What you’ll need to succeed
* A recognised teaching qualification (QTS or equivalent).
* Experience of teaching in a primary setting, preferably with students with ASD or other special educational needs.
* A good understanding of the principles and practices of autism education, or a willingness to learn and develop your skills in this area.
* A creative and flexible approach to teaching and learning, with the ability to adapt and personalise learning to different learning styles and abilities.
* A positive and enthusiastic attitude, with the ability to motivate and inspire your students.
* A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
What the school offers its staff
Northcott School and Sixth form College is an outstanding and oversubscribed special school, taking children from ages 3 to 19, with a current PAN of 200. All our pupils have an EHCP with a diagnosis of ASD and/or significant needs with speech, language, communication and interaction needs. We have ambitions to grow our primary provision and see this appointment as crucial to the future development of our primary.
We believe that our pupils have an enormous amount of potential. We also believe that it is our responsibility to provide the right learning environment, create a sense of belonging and work in close partnership with pupils, carers and other leading professionals to ensure that all our pupils meet their full potential.
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) checks; 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.
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