What are the responsibilities and job description for the SEN Teacher position at The Aurora Group?
Overview and Responsibilities
SEN Teacher – Meldreth Manor SchoolLocation: Meldreth, Cambridgeshire/Hertfordshire borderSalary: £31,650 - £49,084 (M1-UPS3) Hours: permanent, full-time (40 hours per week)
Aurora Meldreth Manor School is an independent Special day school which provides a highly specialist learning environment for students aged 6 to 19 who have a range of PMLD, MLD and SLD needs including autism spectrum disorders, ADHD and associated difficulties, who require an individualised, specialist approach. Many of our students have complex medical needs and sensory/ physical impairments. Our students are supported to manage sensory overload, anxiety, low self-esteem, low confidence, and difficulty with transitions which is often demonstrative through their behaviours.
We are a well-resourced school with exceptional fully inclusive facilities, including a Hydrotherapy pool and well-developed outdoor learning facilities. We are fortunate to have our own full therapeutic team who work closely with class leaders in the development of our child centred curriculum.
Due to the continued increase in our student role and expansion of the school provision, we are currently looking for a SEN Teacher to join our NAS accredited specialist team to create better outcomes and life chances for our students in their preparation for adult life. The post offers fantastic opportunities for an innovative SEN teacher with passion to bring further challenge and ambition to learning for learners with profound and complex needs.
The Role:
We are looking for a passionate and skilled teacher to join our education team, where we are always striving to provide the highest quality of education and outcomes for our young people in preparation for adult life.
It will be your responsibility to plan and deliver high quality teaching and learning within a meaningful and engaging curriculum that stretches and challenges all learners within your class.
As a growing school, for the right candidate there could be opportunities for career development and progression.
Please see the link below for the full job description:
Job Description - SEN Teacher
Skills and Qualifications
Successful candidates are likely to demonstrate:
- PGCE, QTS or equivalent teaching qualification and evidence of in-service training
- Working knowledge of the Teacher Standards and expectations
- Knowledge and personal experience of SEN learning particularly sensory lead curriculums
- Positive team working, being able to contribute to our established team
- Diligence and accuracy in assessing, reporting and recording
- The ability to lead and direct other adults supporting within the class
- The role may require participation in physical intervention and personal care routines
Benefits and Additional Information
What’s on offer:
- High quality CPD
- Life assurance and competitive pension
- Health cash back plan
- Car lease scheme
- Bike to work scheme
- Perk box retail benefits/discounts
- Free parking
How to apply:
To apply for this role please complete and submit an online application form. For more information on this position, please contact Kirsty in the Recruitment Team at kirsty.wilkinson@the-aurora-group.com
Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Aurora Group is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children."
The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer
This advert could be taken down at any point in time without prior notice if the position is filled.
Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search.
Salary : $31,650 - $49,084