SEN Teacher

To teach pupils within the alternative provision while leading and managing a team of Teaching Assistants effectively. To be involved in school development work and carry out other such associated duties as are reasonably assigned by the Principal.

Leadership & Management:

* To provide examples of good and outstanding teaching practice; including preparation and planning, classroom management and the maintenance of effective working relationships with pupils and colleagues

* To support the effective deployment and direction of Support Staff both on and off site and support the development of an effective team * To implement agreed school policies and guidance

* To support the School Improvement Plan and contribute to the strategic vision of the Principal and Governors

* To participate in meetings which relate to the school''s management, curriculum, administration or organisation

* To communicate and co-operate with specialists from outside agencies to provide an effective multi-agency service and prepare reports on the needs of individual pupils as requested

* To participate in the performance management system for the appraisal of their own performance, or that of other teachers and support staff

Personal Development:

* To set and evaluate individual termly targets and to maintain records of achievement for each learner, in consultation with colleagues

* Provide reports and assessments for each learner in accordance with school policy and for a range of audiences, including a detailed report prior to the learner''s annual review

* To ensure that effective communication is maintained with parents/carers about their child''s welfare, progress and participation in our school community

* To ensure learners are prepared for life in their community

Quality of Education:

* To undertake a full-time commitment with learners who have a diagnosis of Social Communication and Interaction Difficulties (SCID), complex needs and/or Autistic Spectrum Disorder and behavioural and social difficulties

* To implement and develop the provision curriculum with the Senior Leadership Team

* To demonstrate good subject knowledge and adapt teaching as necessary to ensure access for all learners

* To ensure that there are appropriate schemes of work and effective teaching strategies which cater for learners with a wide range of complex needs

* To provide a stimulating classroom environment, where resources can be accessed appropriately by all learners

Behaviour & Attitudes:

* Support strategies which promote high standards of behaviour

* Promote and Safeguard the safety and welfare of all learners

* To maintain a safe and secure environment for learners, in accordance with the school''s behaviour policy

* To ensure learners have high attendance and are punctual