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Do you aspire to help children with complex needs achieve their potential?

We are looking for a special educational needs (SEN) teacher to work with young people who require an advanced programme of learning in order to reach their full educational potential.
You may work with individuals who have physical disabilities, sensory impairments (i.e. hearing or visual), speech and language difficulties, learning difficulties such as dyslexia, conditions such as autism, social, emotional and mental health needs, or have a combination of these difficulties.

The role is involves providing cover for up to 8 weeks within a sixth form class of students with complex and profound and multiple learning difficulties. You will be identifying individual needs and being responsible for creating a safe, stimulating and supportive learning environment. You will benefit from support from specialist staff and experienced and well training support team.

Responsibilities
As a SEN teacher, you'll need to:
* teach either individuals or small groups of pupils within, or outside the class
* mark and assess work
* use special equipment and facilities, such as audiovisual materials and computers to stimulate interest in learning
* assess children who have long or short-term learning difficulties and work with colleagues to identify individual pupils special needs
* work with the head teacher and governing body to ensure that the requirements of the Equality Act (2010) are met in terms of reasonable adjustments and access arrangements
* liaise with other professionals, such as social workers, speech and language therapists, physiotherapists and educational psychologists
* work closely with parents and guardians
* carry out administrative tasks, including updating and maintaining records of pupils progress

Working within this role you will benefit from;
* Supportive working environment
* Competitive rates of pay
* Regular assignments within schools you enjoy working with and the opportunity to apply for permanent positions
* A specialist consultant working with schools that are a great fit for you

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience within a an outstanding specialist school with the opportunity for longer term and permanent position in the future.