SEN Teacher

Key Responsibilities and Duties of this Role

• Support for pupils

• Support pupils' learning in the most effective way, working with multidisciplinary teams to promote each pupil’s learning journey.

• Demonstrate an excellent level of subject and curriculum knowledge relevant to their role and apply this effectively in supporting pupils.

• Plan, prepare, teach, assess, and report in accordance with the school's curriculum and the needs of the pupils.

• Work closely with the subject and pathway leads in the planning, development, and delivery of all areas of the curriculum.

• Observe, monitor, and evaluate pupil responses to learning activities through a range of assessment and monitoring strategies.

• Assess pupils' work regularly to ensure planning and teaching reflect the teacher's understanding of each pupil's attainment and show progress over time.

• Collect evidence through video and photos and use the school’s preferred online evidence based programme.

• Communicate, collaborate, and consult with line managers, parents & carers, and other professionals to promote good progress and well-being of all pupils

• Show an informed and efficient approach to teaching and learning by adopting relevant strategies to support the work of the teaching assistants and each pupil's progress.

• Participate in appraisal and staff development activities to foster personal development as a professional.

• Support for the Curriculum

• Assist in the development of literacy, numeracy, independence and life skills.

• Help adapt and plan the development of resources necessary to lead learning activities, considering complex learning difficulties, as well as pupils' interests, language, and cultural backgrounds.

• Assist in the training and development of other staff, such as the teaching assistants.

• Support for the School

• Work in an environment where there is a varied intensity of demands from the pupils and where physical intervention may be needed to ensure the safety of the child and/or others.

• Attend relevant meetings and participate in training opportunities and professional development as required.

• Provide support for pupils' emotional and social needs by encouraging and modelling positive behaviour in line with school policies.

• Plan, prepare for, and accompany school leaders and pupils on visits, trips, and out-of-school activities as required within contracted hours, taking responsibility for pupils and their individual needs under the teacher's supervision.

• Assist with the general pastoral care of pupils, including helping those who are unwell, distressed, or unsettled and have emotional and behavioural difficulties.

• Implement, as appropriate, visual/speech/physio programmes as determined by therapists and directed by teachers.

• Follow the programme of medication for individual pupils as required.

• Carry out the duties of fire wardens, first-aiders or EVAC-chair evacuations as assigned when applicable.

• Follow Health and Safety regulations and guidelines, including risk-assessment and safety systems.

• Promptly report any problems in maintaining standards of health and hygiene to teachers and line managers.

• Assist in the physical management of individual pupils, including the fitting of leg/arm gaiters, body braces, and orthotics.

• Accompany unwell pupils to home or to the hospital, when required.

• Adhere to the school's policy on equality and diversity.

• Ensure effective pupil transitions at the beginning and end of the school day, during breaks and lunch times.

• Perform daily playground and lunch duties as designated by SLT.

• Be responsible for the laundering of clothing and towels as required;

• Participate in home visits, complete home/school online diaries, and assist with home/school liaison as required.

• Check the condition of learning resources and materials after use and report any damage or losses to the teacher.

• Comply with the school's requirements for storage and security of pupils’ records.

• Collect, collate, and pass on information for the school office promptly.

• Maintain confidentiality according to organisational and legal requirements.