Job Description

Job Title: Special Needs Teacher

Location: Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, UK

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Paid to scale (based on experience and qualification) + SEN allowance

Join us in making a difference, one student at a time. Apply today!

Are you a compassionate and dedicated educator with a passion for making a difference in the lives of students with special needs? We are seeking a skilled Special Needs Teacher to join a dynamic and supportive school community in Peterborough starting this September.

We are looking for someone who has:

- A passion for supporting and empowering children and young people

- Ability to form positive working relationships with others.

- A calm and rational manner when dealing with challenging situations.

- Experience working with children and young people who have additional needs

including behaviour that is a barrier to their education

- Patience and understanding for students with challenging behaviour

- Confident to deliver small group and 1-to-1 activities.

- A team player who engages well with others

- A strong communicator

- A genuine interest in supporting children and young people to reach their full potential

- Energetic and hard-working.

- Flexible and adaptable to change

- A glass-half-full person, with a sense of humour and a positive outlook

Why Choose Simply Education?

- Access to a wide network of schools and opportunities in Cambridgeshire.

- Flexibility to choose your preferred working hours and roles.

- Competitive daily rates and supportive payment process.

- Ongoing professional development and training.

You can also utilise the numerous benefits we offer:

- Your very own dedicated consultant who is there to cater to your specific needs.

- A variety of daily, short, and long-term positions and permanent roles.

- Competitive rates of pay and choice of umbrella or PAYE.

- A variety of online interactive CPD courses with certificate certification on many.

- Access to our Educational Development Team to support you with interview preparation and progression within your career.

- £100 Amazon voucher reward scheme for each Teacher you introduce to us after they’ve worked 10 days, and £75 Amazon voucher for the teacher you introduced after they've worked with us for 10 days.

- Access to your availability area via the Simply Education website.

Requirements:

- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent certification.

- Proven experience in teaching within special needs education.

- Sound knowledge of the UK national curriculum and relevant teaching methodologies for students with SEN.

- Ability to differentiate instruction and adapt teaching strategies to meet individual needs.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish positive relationships with students, parents/guardians, and colleagues.

- Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for supporting students with special needs.

- Strong organizational skills and the ability to effectively manage time and resources.

- Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check or willingness to obtain one.

Application Process:

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please click 'Apply Now' to submit your up-to-date CV. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Don't miss out on this chance to make a significant impact on the lives of students with special needs. Join our team and help shape a brighter future for our students