SEND Teacher

Flourish Education are recruiting for an experienced SEND Teacher to work within an Enhanced Learning Provision at a Primary School in the Winson Green area. This is a full-time opportunity  on a long-term basis.
  You will be working within the school's Hub, supporting pupils with a range of complex communication and learning needs. You will be supported by two experienced additional adults and will play a key role in leading the provision and delivering a tailored learning experience to meet pupils' individual needs. For the right candidate, this could become an extended opportunity.
 
The school is looking for someone who has a strong understanding of communication and language development, alongside practical experience using a range of specialist SEND approaches. Further training can be provided, but experience in several of the following areas would be highly beneficial to support pupils effectively from the outset.
 
Responsibilities as a SEND Teacher:

• Planning and delivering engaging, tailored learning activities to meet pupils' individual needs
• Supporting pupils with complex communication and learning needs
• Using visual support systems, including Now and Next boards, symbols, photos and visual timetables
• Supporting communication through Makaton, communication boards, ALD boards and AAC strategies
• Using everyday functional communication approaches and objects of reference
• Breaking information into manageable chunks and using calm repetition of instructions
• Applying approaches such as Colourful Semantics, SCERTS and Intensive Interaction
• Modelling turn-taking through motivating games and activities
• Delivering multisensory teaching, active learning and sensory-based activities
• Using Attention Autism (Bucket Time), Zones of Regulation and pre-tutoring approaches
• Supporting fine motor development through activities such as Dough Disco and Sensory Circuits
• Working closely with the two experienced additional adults to provide consistent support

Required Skills and Experience:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Previous experience working within a SEND setting
• Strong understanding of communication and language development
• Practical experience using a range of visual communication systems and SEND approaches
• Knowledge of approaches such as Makaton, AAC, SCERTS, Intensive Interaction, Colourful Semantics and Attention Autism would be highly beneficial
• Experience supporting pupils with complex communication and learning needs
• A patient, calm and adaptable approach
• Ability to plan and deliver engaging, multisensory learning activities
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team

Working as a SEND Teacher for Flourish Education also offers you excellent benefits, including:

• 174.71 to £240.72 per day, dependent on experience
• Holiday Pay – for PAYE candidates, 12.07% of your day rate is accrued into your holiday pot
• Pension Contributions
• Free KCSIE-compliant Safeguarding and Prevent Duty Training
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme
• Regular contact throughout the registration process and once you are at work

 
This position is based in Winson Green, with access from Handsworth, Ladywood, Smethwick, Aston and Birmingham City Centre.
 
If you are an experienced SEND Teacher looking for a new opportunity, please apply now. We would love to hear from you!
 
Legal
Flourish Education Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects every candidate to share this commitment. All candidates are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Flourish Education is acting as an employment and business agency.

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