Resource Base Teacher - Stechford Primary School

 “Stechford Primary School is a welcoming, friendly school. Pupils are happy and well cared for. Staff know their pupils and families extremely well and there is a real sense of community. The school has high aspirations for all its pupils and its community. Everyone works hard to provide rich and purposeful experiences to widen pupils’ horizons, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disability (SEND).” OFSTED Feb 2024.

We are offering an excellent opportunity to establish our new inclusive resource base which will consist of two classes. We are looking to appoint a full time SEND class teacher within our new resource base to provide our pupils with the opportunity to achieve excellent outcomes and enable them to thrive and include with their mainstream peers successfully.

The successful candidate will have high expectations and demonstrate a calm, positive and consistent approach towards children with autism and/or social and communication difficulties, cognition and learning needs and other complexities of SEND. The successful candidate will promote inclusive and adaptable teaching and learning strategies which follow a tailored curriculum that supports developing the whole child. The curriculum prioritises social communication skills, self-regulation and a child centred TEACCH approach.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced SEND practitioner with a passion for SEND and Inclusion. The role of our resource base class teacher is unique and the successful candidate will lead a close team of staff and create an environment that will support and nurture our pupils. The role will also require you to work closely with the mainstream teachers and contribute in whole school improvement and professional development opportunities.

The successful candidate will:

• have QTS status
• has either a specialist qualification in SEND or a willingness to undertake further training and professional growth
• has a clear understanding of techniques and approaches considered ‘best practice’ for children with additional needs
• has experience of planning for a wide range of need and breadth of ability within an inclusive environment
• demonstrates proven standards of excellent, inclusive teaching (with mainstream SEND pupils or within a specialist setting
• shows commitment and passion when working with pupils with special educational needs through aspirational target setting
• has excellent SEND subject knowledge and experience in the fields of ASC, SLCN, SEMH, MLD and SLD
• can demonstrate professional growth through engagement with research and evidence-based practice
• can design and implement a highly-bespoke curriculum which results in excellent progress outcomes for children with additional needs
• provides an ambitious learning environment which meets the children’s sensory, pastoral, cognitive and neuro-diverse needs

We can offer you:

• a committed, welcoming, professional and hardworking staff team
• children who are happy, keen and eager to learn
• a fully supportive and professional governing body
• inclusive school environment that values the wellbeing and professional development of its staff
• opportunities for career progression and ongoing training

Please download the job description and person specification and Apply Online

Interviews: Friday 13th December 2024

For further information please contact the school on 0121 464 3245.