SEND Teacher

Primary SEND Teacher: SEMH, trauma, ADHD, ASCLocation: Fishponds, BristolStart date: ASAPType: Full-time, Temp-to-perm contract, 8:30am - 4:00pm, Monday to FridaySalary: £133.33 - £230.80 per day during trial (£26000-£45000 perm salary, experience dependent)Our brand new special school for primary-aged learners (KS1, KS2 + Yr7) opened in September 2024 in the Fishponds area of Bristol and we\'re recruiting for a Primary SEND Teacher to join the current staff team.Elmtree Grove School is open based on the successes of learner outcomes at our 7 Elmtree Learning Partnership AP sites operating since 2022 www.elmtree-learning.org.uk. The school supports up to 28 learners and has plans to increase learner capacity in the future.All of the learners we support are vulnerable and have an EHCP to define their additional needs. Creativity, perseverance and an empathetic approach is key to engaging our learners in education and ensuring their progression.We are inviting applications for a Primary SEND Teacher to join our new team and inspire our learners. Our learners need enhanced support to develop their language & literacy skills. Often, our learners have missed significant periods of education so require an empathetic, patient approach with creative, enjoyable & accessible lessons.This role will involve:Delivering an adapted Primary curriculum across our schoolDelivering high-quality lessons to all learners across the schoolEnsuring that all activities are accessible to individual learners who, across the school, have a wide range of needsUnderstanding and supporting the challenges of our learnersMotivating & inspiring our learners to engage & achieveProviding practicalresources & strategies for colleagues to use & integrate into other lessonsHelping to champion the work of our learnersFor the Primary SEND Teacher we\'re looking for a qualified (QTS) primary teacher with good SENDexperience. Applicants best suited to this rolewill have previous experience of having worked with learners that have SEND relating to SEMH & trauma who also have other barriers or challenges to their education.ECTs may be considered for this role however significant previous SEND experience & expertise is required.We\'re growing our team so if you love working with people who are dedicated to supporting young people and strive to support child development in a positive setting, this is the role for you.Every Child, Every Opportunity, The Right OpportunityOur approach is to offer a bespoke and relevant learning program for each learner. Integration into standardised education opportunities and social integration is everything we do. No child should have their future negatively affected or be excluded in their later life due to the lack of access or support for education opportunities that are appropriate to their abilities & strengths.We believe strongly in people and look for people that have:Education-relevant qualifications in supporting teaching & learninggoodexperience insupporting young people in an education settingunderstanding and expertise in supporting learners with SENDskills & strategies in supporting emotional wellbeingtenacity & resilience to manage, influence & effect positive behaviours & decisions in learnersthe ability to present a strong role model for young people, including having funcollaborative and pro-active working practicesa strong sense of responsibility & work ethicWorking with our organisation is a rewarding experience. We offer an enjoyable workplace with additional employment benefits:Bright HR - online HR management portal also offering partner discountsPrivate Healthcare (Vitality)Employee Assist - independent healthcare perksFree training - role specific & relevant, accredited trainingEmployee Support Assistant - dedicated colleagues to coach & support our employeesPension schemeApplications are welcomed from candidates that meet the vast majority of the above job & person criteria. We also recognise that many people who are interested in such a role may not have specific experience as detailed so we would still welcome an application from those that have substantial experience of supporting young people with SEND or other challenges in education.All applications will be managed by Elementa. Successful applications will have a full-prescreen, interview, ‘insight session’ and visit to one of our Alternative Provision sites. Any (permanent) appointment will be subject to a successful interview process, satisfactory references, DBS Enhanced Disclosure (which may be chargeable at £64.20 unless you have a DBS subscribed to the Update Service) and successful completion of employment trial period.Please apply with your full up to date CV. All applicants will be promptly responded to. #J-18808-Ljbffr