SEN Teacher - Arden Primary School

Arden is a happy, vibrant three-form entry school, offering you the opportunity to join our inclusive, supportive and friendly team of highly-dedicated practitioners.

Have you got experience of working with pupils and/ or young people with complex SEND needs.

We wish to appoint a SEN teacher who:

• is an outstanding teacher with a resilient character
• deliver learning in exciting and creative ways
• have excellent communication skills and thrive working as part of a team
• have an unrelenting commitment to equality and the belief that all will succeed; and recognise the importance of providing a safe and supportive learning environment through pastoral care
• oversee the Saplings team to ensure the day to day running of the classroom and provision supports the individual children’s needs
• have previous experience and skills of working with children with complex SEND needs
• be flexible in their ability to use their skills to meet the needs of the range of pupils we have across the school
• have a good knowledge of Autism and a willingness to learn more
• be an enthusiastic, hardworking professional who can motivate and inspire children
• be punctual, reliable and have a real sense of perspective
• liaise with parent with children with SEND
• liaise with school SENCO and external professionals to ensure the right provision is in place
• have high expectations of themselves and others and be committed to raising standards in teaching and learning
• demonstrate drive, ambition and openness to learning and personal development
• be an excellent team player and role model and be able to work collaboratively with the SEND team
• manage and monitor the implementation Individual Plans (IP’s), EHCP’s and SSPPs within the Saplings class
• you will be part of the SEND class team and the need to be able to work well day in day out with other adults in a complex environment is essential
• be flexible to the needs of the school with an “I can do” attitude and willingness to work within the SEND class and support all pupils in the SEND classroom
• have a commitment to safeguarding our students
• have good communication skills in order to be able to effectively communicate with pupils, parents and families

In return, we can offer:

• happy, well-mannered, friendly children who love coming to school
• a positive, highly supportive working environment
• excellent CPD/career development opportunities
• opportunities to lead a subject and influence whole school practice; and a highly supportive strategic leadership team as well as a welcoming and supportive Governing Body

Start date will be negotiable.

How to Apply

Please download Application Pack.

We warmly welcome you to visit us informally and have a tour around our school.
To arrange an informal visit, please contact Sophia Afsar on 0121 675 7702 or via email at enquiry@arden.bham.sch.uk .

Further information on the school can be found on our website.