Job Description

SEN Teacher

• SEN Teacher - Autism
• Excellent School Location - Portsmouth
• Comprehensive training and induction programme
• Competitive Pay
• Inclusive, vibrant and friendly working environment

We are looking to appoint an SEN teacher for a full-time position starting as soon. The school are interested in teachers from mainstream and SEN school backgrounds with an interest in Autism who are passionate about supporting autistic pupils to access education both within school and in the local community. We are looking for individuals who are flexible, empathetic, creative, resilient and eager learn as an SEN teacher.

The SEN teacher job

The successful SEN teacher applicant will fulfil the full the professional responsibilities of a class teacher including all planning and assessment. The successful SEN teacher applicant will plan and teach well-structured, engaging, enticing, highly differentiated learning activities. You will create resources and an environment that caters to the needs and special interests and motivations of individual students.

The successful SEN Teacher will be teaching a mixed KS3 class all of whom have a diagnosis of autism. The pupils follow a semi formal curriculum and you will be ably supported by a team of TAs all of whom are experienced and know the pupils, their routines and needs.

The School

Based in Portsmouth they are looking for individuals who are flexible, empathetic, creative, resilient and eager to learn. Staff are passionate about achieving the best possible outcome for their amazing students. It is fun place to work and happiness and well-being is an absolute priority for both the young people and staff team.

The SEN Teacher Applicant

The ideal SEN Teacher applicant would have the following traits:

• Qualified teacher status or comparable overseas qualification
• Successful teaching experience (preferably SEN)
• Knowledge of the National Curriculum
• Knowledge of effective teaching and learning strategies for autistic children
• A good understanding of how autistic children learn
• Ability to adapt teaching to meet pupil's needs
• Ability to build effective, safe and trusting relationships with pupils
• Knowledge of guidance and requirements around safeguarding children
• Knowledge of effective strategies to support children emotional regulation
• Good ICT skills, particularly using ICT to support learning
• Some knowledge of autism

Reeson Education:

Reeson Education is England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence.

We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.

At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across England. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of London.

Please note that all daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%