SEN Science Teacher

SEN Science Teacher - Aurora Severnside School

Location: Berkeley, South Gloucestershire  

Salary: £26, £39, M1 – UPS2)

Hours: 40 hours per week

Contract: 4 days (0.8), permanent

Aurora Severnside is a bespoke school for 11-16 year olds with SEMH needs, having taken the best elements of a mainstream school and the best elements of a special school to create an environment where young people can achieve their own goals and thrive in a future of their own choosing. We aim to prepare students for life beyond school, so further education and employability is truly at the heart of our culture and ethos. 

Your Role:

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and young people with complex needs? As our SEN Science Teacher, you'll play a vital role in delivering high-quality, tailored education to pupils with SEN needs including SEMH and ASD and other anxiety-related challenges. Many of our students have a variety of additional learning needs including Autism, ADHD and SEMH needs, and can present with behaviours linked to their diagnosis.

Key duties:

• Contribute to the delivery and development of the curriculum, having regard to the educational, physical and social needs of the students within a learning environment.
• Work collaboratively with other members of staff as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Maintain and use short, medium and long term plans in delivering the curriculum.
• Set, monitor and review personalised targets that will optimise learning for each individual.
• Monitor, assess, review and report on the progress and work of students to parents, team members, senior staff, examination and funding bodies through reports and identified meetings as directed and as is required through school policies and procedures.
• Maintain knowledge through training and research where appropriate and take responsibility for own professional development.
• Develop lesson plans analysing and self-reflecting on the outcomes.
• Contribute to the review of Statements and EHC plans, PEP and LAC reviews

What you'll bring:

Essential:

• A PGCE, Qualified Teacher Status, or equivalent teaching qualification, along with evidence of continued professional development.
• Experience teaching Science up to GCSE level 

Desirable:

• A Postgraduate Diploma in SEN.
• Experience in delivering a differentiated curriculum tailored to a wide range of learning needs.

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 every day 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 Assistance Programme

Your wellbeing matters. Get confidential support on a wide range of issues, including:

• Freephone counselling (available 24/7)
• Online tools and resources

Refer a Friend – Earn £1,000

Know someone who'd be a great fit? Refer them and get rewarded(*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 Adele in the Aurora Group Recruitment Team at

Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Aurora Group is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer.

This advert could be taken down at any point in time without prior notice if the position is filled. 

Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search.