training and education
E-learning modules
£120 - £150 per day
Thetford
Are you an experienced SEN professional who has outgrown your current support role and is ready to take the lead in the classroom?
Do you have the grit, creativity, and empathy required to manage a specialist learning environment for students who find mainstream education a challenge?
Are you looking for a Full-Time opportunity in Thetford where your practical experience and ability to connect with students are valued just as much as a teaching degree?
If you are a confident HLTA, an experienced specialist instructor, or an overseas teacher looking to make your mark in a Thetford SEN school, we want to hear from you!
We are currently representing a fantastic specialist school in Thetford that is looking for a talented Unqualified SEN Teacher to lead a class. This is a Full-Time long-term contract where you will be responsible for the daily education and well-being of a small group of students with diverse needs, including Autism (ASC) and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges. This role offers the perfect balance of leadership and hands-on support in a highly rewarding environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Leading the Way: Take charge of planning and delivering engaging, practical lessons that cater to a wide range of abilities and learning barriers.
- Managing the Room: Lead and coordinate a team of Teaching Assistants, ensuring they have clear direction to support individual student targets effectively.
- Behaviour for Learning: Champion positive behaviour strategies and de-escalation techniques to ensure a safe, productive, and low-stress classroom.
- Documenting Success: Observe and record student progress, providing valuable insights for EHCP reviews and individual learning plans.
- Sensory Integration: Adapt your teaching style to include sensory-based activities and visual aids that help students engage with the world around them.
- Collaboration: Be an active member of the school community, working with senior staff and parents to ensure a unified approach to student growth.
Requirements
- Substantial SEN Background: Significant experience working with children or young people with Autism, ADHD, or SEMH needs.
- Leadership Potential: Previous experience as an HLTA, Cover Supervisor, or Lead Support Worker where you have had to lead a group or manage other staff.
- Emotional Intelligence: A high level of patience and the ability to read and respond to the non-verbal cues and emotional needs of your students.
- Proactive Attitude: The ability to plan creative lessons and step up to the responsibilities of a class lead with confidence.
- Team Spirit: A collaborative approach to working within a multidisciplinary team.
- Compliance: An enhanced Child DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply for one).
What We Offer
- A competitive daily rate reflecting your role as a class lead and instructor.
- A consistent Full-Time schedule in a welcoming and innovative Thetford school.
- Access to specialised training such as Team Teach, Makaton, and advanced SEN pedagogy.
- A supportive leadership team that will mentor you and help you develop your teaching craft.
- £300 Refer A Friend reward scheme.
If you are a dedicated SEN professional ready to lead a class in Thetford, APPLY NOW!
How To Apply
If you are a dedicated and compassionate individual ready to support students with special educational needs, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV or email Neeraj at neeraj.kommaravalli@randstad.co.uk for more information.
Randstad Education is the UK market leader for recruitment in education. We have nearly two decades of experience helping teachers and support staff find temporary and permanent roles in schools, colleges, and nurseries. We partner with over 2,500 schools each week, supporting more than 135,000 children every day across the country, which allows us to find the right match for your skills.
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