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Transition Teacher

A community run, Outstanding rated SEN school in Southwark are looking to add to their team for 2025 as they expand their provision for their school. This outstanding Ofsted rated school is looking for a transition teacher to teach year 7 aged students in a static, or primary format. This means, the students will stay in the classroom as they adjust to moving into the secondary phase of education. Having an environment that continues to be familiar to them, will allow this transition to be easier for the students as they enter this new key stage.

• Small class sizes
• Two Teaching Assistants in the class
• Excellent Resources provided for the Transition Teacher
• Supportive Environment
• Excellent CPD training offered weekly
• Southwark location - close to Brixton station as well.

The Transition Teacher Job

Are you a compassionate and dedicated teacher looking to make a real difference in the lives of children? We are seeking a Special Educational Needs, Transition Teacher for a vibrant primary school in Southwark, specialising in supporting pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) in Year 7. The students are working from a curriculum that is student-centred, with a focus on choices, independence and the world around them.

In this rewarding Transition Teacher role, you will be responsible for creating a nurturing and inclusive classroom environment tailored to the unique needs of each student. Your expertise as a KS2 Teacher or Transition Teacher will help develop individualised learning plans that promote engagement, independence, and social skills.

The School

The successful Year 7 Teacher applicant would be joining an outstanding SEN school in Southwark for children with severe learning difficulties. This SEN school offers provision for pupils from 4-19 years, who have severe learning differences. The school provides a range of unique enabling environments, both indoor and outdoor, which are used to maximise learning opportunities and meet pupil's specific needs and allows the students to gain independence and life skills.

Transition Teacher Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement personalised educational programs based on a curriculum with three various pathways.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including therapists and educational psychologists.
- Foster a positive and supportive classroom atmosphere.
- Monitor and assess student progress, adapting approaches as the primary teacher in the classroom.
- Engage with parents and caregivers to support student development at home and in school.
- Work with and lead a support team within the classroom.

Transition Teacher Qualifications
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
- Strong knowledge of ASD and SLD.
- Experience working in a primary education setting is preferred.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Join us in making a profound impact on the educational journey of ASD/SLD students as a Transition Teacher. If you are passionate about inclusive education and ready to embrace a challenging yet fulfilling role, we would like to hear from you! Please send your CV and a cover letter detailing your experience as either a KS2 Teacher or a secondary SEN teacher.