Overview and Responsibilities SEN KS3/KS4 Teacher - Hedgeway Location: Pilning, South Gloucestershire, BS35 4JN Salary:
£32,916 - £47,472 (M1 - UPS1) Hours : 40 hours per week Contract : Full time - permanent Aurora Hedgeway
is a dynamic and inspiring provision for children and young people aged 7-19 with a primary or secondary diagnosis of Autism and related social and communication needs. The Aurora Group The Aurora Group is an innovative provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities. We are currently looking for an experienced Full Time
Teacher for
our
Aurora Hedgeway School.
The school supports young people aged 7 - 19 with a primary or secondary diagnosis of Autism and related social and communication needs. We offer life skills and a wide range of GCSE/ Functional Skills/BTEC accreditations alongside a functional skills/entry level pathway. Behaviours across the school are excellent. We are particularly seeking an
experienced English Teacher,
someone who can inspire and engage learners while helping them reach their full potential. The Role We are looking for an inspirational and engaging
Teacher,
to deliver high quality teaching and learning to children and young people with autism and complex needs such as ADHD, OCD and PDA, who may present with challenging behaviours associated with their autism. Some pupils may have multiple learning difficulties. Your role will be to provide high quality teaching that will enable pupils to make progress not just academically but socially and emotionally. You must be creative and have high expectations. An understanding of ASC would is essential to support the planning and delivery of a broad and balanced curriculum to enable our pupils to achieve their full potential in all areas. To facilitate this, you'll plan and deliver lessons that support young people achieving accreditation on a variety of academic pathways. You will be able to support the young people to be independent and resilient learners both in and outside of the classroom. You'll supervise and provide support and guidance to our Teaching Assistants and Higher Level Teaching Assistants and play a key role in their Professional Development Reviews. Naturally, you will take responsibility for implementing school policies and practices, including those relating to safeguarding and equality of opportunity. Additionally; you will also be expected to carefully monitoring the health, well-being and personal care of our pupils; informing Pastoral/clinical/ SEND support teams and any other relevant professionals of any concerns. Duties will vary, you must expect to diversify and lend a hand wherever is required. Please see the link below for our full job description: Job Description: SEN Class Teacher Skills and Qualifications Successful candidates are likely to demonstrate: Qualified Teacher status Experience in achieving outstanding outcomes Thorough working knowledge of the curriculum and how to adapt this for pupils with SEN Experience of working with young people with ASD Understanding of the Safeguarding principles and Child Protection procedures Ability to create and maintain strong nurturing relationships with young people Experience of managing a range of approaches to learning, to include the students with anxiety. Knowledge of strategies and visual teaching methods to engage reluctant learners. A flexible approach, a high level creativity and the ability to adapt teaching to meet individual needs Experience of managing a small team of teaching assistants. Benefits and Additional Information What's on Offer at Aurora? We believe in supporting
you
as much as we support the children and young people in our care. Here's a snapshot of the fantastic benefits waiting for you: Grow with Us - Training & Development Learning never stops at Aurora! We offer a wide range of training programmes and career development opportunities to help you build your skills and reach your goals. Save Money on Everyday Essentials With the rising cost of living, our
Perkbox
app helps you stretch your money further: Discounts on groceries, phone plans, internet, dining out, gym memberships & more Access to our
Cycle to Work
and
Car Scheme Competitive Pay & Reward We regularly benchmark our pay and benefits to stay ahead of the curve. You'll enjoy: Enhanced Annual Leave Company Sick Pay Enhanced Pension Life Assurance 24/7 GP Access - For You & Your Household Need a doctor? No problem. Book a phone or video appointment anytime, day or night. This service covers everyone in your household. UK Health Cash Plan Cover everyday healthcare costs like dental and optician bills. You and your children are included in the scheme, and you can upgrade to add your partner too! Employee Assista