Overview
and Responsibilities
SEN Teacher – Semi Formal Curriculum
Location: Leyland, Nr Preston, Lancashire
Salary: M1 –UPS2 (£,-£,/annum) dependent on experience
Hours: hours per week
Start date: 1st January 6 (or sooner if possible)
**Closing date for applications is Friday th September :**
The Aurora Group
The Aurora Group is an innovative provider of education and care for children, young people and adults with special educational needs and disabilities.
We’re currently looking for an experienced Teacher in Leyland, Nr. Preston where our Brooklands School provides specialist academic and therapeutic support in a welcoming environment for students aged 9- who face challenges associated with social, emotional and mental health needs.
The Role:
To deliver a high quality play based informal EYFS/KS1 curriculum to Key Stage 2 and 3 age pupils in classes no bigger than 8 students.
Key Responsibilities:
1. To be responsible for the day to day running of the class and assist in other relevant aspects of the day to day running of the school.
2. To assess, record and report pupils’ progress according the school’s policy in order to monitor and foster pupils’ progress in all areas of learning.
3. To take responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils according to the school’s policies, including safeguarding and PREVENT.
4. To lead support and supervision sessions for Assistant Teachers and Higher Level Teaching Assistants including Professional Development Reviews.
5. To attend and contribute to teachers’ meetings, multi-disciplinary meetings and any other relevant staff meetings.
6. To ensure a high standard of personal care for the pupils, carefully monitoring the health and well-being of pupils informing the care staff, medical staff, behaviour support team and any other relevant professionals of any concerns.
A full job description is available to view here:
Skills and Qualifications
Qualifications and Experience:
7. PGCE, QTS, Cert Ed or equivalent teaching qualification and evidence of in-service training.
8. At least 2 years Teaching Experience with completion of ECT
9. Working knowledge of students with complex needs and SEND.
10. Evidence of sound knowledge and understanding of the Early Years and KS1 curriculum.
11. Knowledge, understanding and experience of autism, ADHD and associated complex conditions and how these can affect learning and behaviour.
12. Evidence of a sound knowledge and understanding of emotional and sensory regulation
Benefits and Additional Information
What’s on offer?
13. Training and Development
Within Aurora, we strongly believe that learning and development should not be limited to just the children and young people we support. We offer wide range of programmes and opportunities to all our employees to improve your skills and further your career.
14. FREE Lunch! All staff are able to take advantage of school lunches whilst onsite, at no cost
15. Save money on your bills!!
With the cost of living rising we have a fantastic benefit through Perkbox to help with cutting costs and help make your money go further. Perkbox is a free app for you to use on the go wherever you are. You can get deals and discounts to save money on things like your weekly food bill, phone plans, internet, eating out, gym memberships, insurance and more. You can also use Perkbox for our cycle to work scheme and car scheme.
16. Competitive Pay and Reward
Every year we compare the market rates of pay and rewards to insure they are comparable or better to other similar organisations. We also offer Enhanced Annual Leave, Company Sick Pay, Pension and Life Assurance.
17. UK Health Cash Plan
This plan can help cover your day to day healthcare expenditure such as optician and dental bills. You and your children are covered on this plan and you can also choose to upgrade and add a partner to enjoy the benefits with you.
18. Employee Assistance Programme
Your health and wellbeing is very important to us and we have support available on a wide variety of issues, helping you with online tools, information and via a freephone counselling service available /7.
19. Refer a friend for £1,
We’ll reward you for recommending friends and family to come and join the company (*terms apply)
How to apply?
Please complete an online application form in full, remembering to include all employment and education details. If you need any assistance or would like any more information please contact Karen in the Aurora Group Recruitment Team at