SEN Class Teacher – Hedgeway

Location: Pilning, Bristol, BS35 4JN

Salary: £34,069 - £50,956 

Hours: 40 hours per week

Aurora Hedgeway is looking for an experienced SEN Class Teacher to join our dynamic and inspiring provision in Pilning, Bristol.

Aurora Hedgeway supports children and young people aged 7–19 with Autism and related social and communication needs. We provide a nurturing, ambitious environment where pupils can develop academically, socially and emotionally. We offer life skills alongside GCSE, Functional Skills, BTEC and Entry Level pathways.

The role:

As an SEN Class Teacher, you'll deliver high-quality, engaging teaching to pupils with Autism and complex needs, including ADHD, OCD and PDA. You'll adapt your teaching to individual needs, promote independence and resilience, and support pupils to achieve their full potential.

Your responsibilities will include:

· Planning and delivering engaging, differentiated lessons.

· Adapting the curriculum to meet individual SEN needs.

· Monitoring, assessing and recording pupil progress.

· Supporting pupils' academic, social and emotional development.

· Developing positive and nurturing relationships with pupils.

· Using creative and visual approaches to engage learners.

· Supporting and supervising Teaching Assistants and Higher Level Teaching Assistants.

· Working with pastoral, clinical and SEND teams to support pupil wellbeing.

· Implementing safeguarding, equality and other school policies.

· Monitoring pupils' health, wellbeing and personal care needs.

About You:

We're looking for someone with:

Essential Qualifications

· Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.

Essential Skills & Experience

· Experience working with children or young people with SEN and/or Autism.

· Knowledge of how to adapt the curriculum for pupils with additional needs.

· Strong classroom management and behaviour support skills.

· Ability to build strong, nurturing relationships with pupils.

· Knowledge of strategies and visual approaches to engage learners.

· A flexible, creative and individualised approach to teaching.

· Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.

Desirable

· Experience working in a specialist or special school setting.

· Experience supporting pupils with complex needs, including ADHD, OCD or PDA.

· Experience delivering GCSE, Functional Skills, BTEC or Entry Level qualifications.

· Experience supporting or managing Teaching Assistants.

How to apply?

For candidates that haven't worked in this sector before please be aware that for regulatory reasons the application process is far more detailed and thorough compared to other sectors.

Please complete the online application form in full, including all employment and education details, and provide a personal statement that makes us keen to speak to you.

If you need any assistance or would like any more information, please contact Emma in the Aurora Group Recruitment Team at Emma.mckay@theauroragroup.co.uk.

Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.

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.