SEND Teacher

GSL Education; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job description

SEND Teacher (AP)

Location: Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire.

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Type: Full-Time

GSL Education’s Hull branch is seeking an enthusiastic and compassionate SEND Teacher to work with KS3 & KS4 students who have Social, Emotional, Mental Health Needs (SEMH). The successful candidate will work at an Alternative Provision located in Hull.

About The School

• The school caters specifically to students in KS3 and KS4 with social, emotional, and mental health needs (SEMH) and other associated special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
• They provide a tailored education designed to enhance students' personal development, self-esteem, and understanding of the world. Recent inspections noted progress in developing curriculum plans for diverse areas, though some subjects are still evolving.
• The school has enhanced its facilities, including medical and therapy rooms, to meet regulatory standards. These improvements have made spaces more suitable for their intended purposes.
• While initially registered for a small number of students, the school is actively planning for potential growth. Leadership is focused on aligning its offerings with independent school standards.

SEND Teacher Responsibilities

• Teaching students with SEMH Needs on a group basis.
• Develop, implement, and regularly review IEPs for students, setting realistic and challenging targets in collaboration with other professionals, parents, and the students themselves.
• 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 working experience with Educational Psychology services, Paediatricians, CAMHS, or Therapists is advantageous but not essential.

SEN Teacher Requirements

• Have UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) - or PGCE.
• Have 6 months experience working in special needs or alternative provisions.
• Have experience working in an SEN or mainstream setting with secondary-age students.
• A thorough understanding of safeguarding procedures and a commitment to promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Team player who works well within a multidisciplinary team, contributing to the overall success of the school and its students.
• Hold an Enhanced Child Workforce DBS registered to the Update Service or be willing to complete one through GSL Education.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service.

For more information, or to apply for the position of SEN Teacher in Hull, please send your CV to Dena Gillies or call our Hull 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!