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SEN Teacher
Location: York, North Yorkshire
Salary Scale: MPS/UPS; £30,000 - £46,525

Start Date: September 2024

Contract Type: Full-Time

GSL Education’s North Yorkshire branch is seeking an SEN Teacher for a Special Educational Needs School located in York, North Yorkshire starting in September 2024.

About the School:

  • As a specialist school catering to students aged 5 to 16 with social, emotional, and mental health needs, they are dedicated to providing a nurturing and supportive environment where every student can thrive academically, emotionally, and socially.
  • The school supports a large number of students with additional learning or neurodevelopmental challenges, such as ADHD and Autism.
  • The skilled teachers, teaching assistants, pastoral support staff, and therapists that make up the school's team of passionate and experienced employees are committed to giving pupils the best possible care and education.
  • They create a welcoming environment where all members of the school community feel safe, at ease, and accepted.
  • The school’s focus is on academic achievement, personal development, and community engagement which reflets their belief in empowering students to become confident, responsible, and compassionate individuals ready to make a positive impact in the world.
  • The school is a distinguished educational institution which was rated as “Good” by Ofsted.

SEN Teacher Responsibilities:

  • Teaching students with special needs on 1:1 or group basis.
  • The ability to identify students going into crisis mode and follow/be familiar with the Behaviour Support System.
  • Marking, assessing work and tracking pupil progress.
  • Developing and adapting conventional teaching methods to meet the individual needs of pupils.
  • Collaborate with Teaching Assistants to define appropriate activities for pupils in relation to the curriculum.
  • Be knowledgeable about warning signs and triggers. 
  • Follow Education Health Care Plans to ensure outcomes are met.  
  • Previous involvement in a Wellbeing and Mind Team (WIMT) as an added advantage.
  • Previous working experience with Educational Psychology services, Paediatricians, CAMHS or

Therapists is advantageous but not essential.

SEN Teacher Requirements:

  • Have UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
  • Have 6 months experience working in special needs or alternative provisions.
  • Have experience teaching students with Autism or specialising in Autism.
  • Previous working experience with Educational Psychology services, CAMHS or Therapist.
  • Be able to quickly engage and build rapport with pupils through creative learning.
  • Be an enthusiastic, highly motivated individual who leads by example.
  • Hold an Enhanced Child Workforce DBS registered to the Update Service or be willing to complete one through GSL Education.

 

GSL Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

For more information, or to apply for the position of SEN Teacher in York, please send your CV to Kerry Fowler or call our North Yorkshire office, today. Alternatively, please visit GSL Education’s website to apply online, or submit your up-to-date CV via the application link. We look forward to hearing from you!

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