SEN Support Teacher

Cambridge House British International School is a highly distinguished British international school and was the first in Spain to gain both BSO (British School Overseas) and NABSS (National Association for British Schools in Spain) accreditation. 

Founded more than 30 years ago in Valencia (East Spain), this progressive school with strong family values and delivering the English National Curriculum now has 1,700 students and has evolved to meet the needs of modern learners. Students aged three to 18 attend the school and follow the National English Early Years Framework and the English National Curriculum. Year 12 and 13 students take A-levels and gain accreditation for the Spanish Baccalaureate and can also choose to follow a Higher National Diploma (HND) route, providing vocational pathways. For details about our school please visit our website www.cambridgehouse.es

We wish to recruit an enthusiastic and dynamic specialist SEN Support Teacher. The successful applicant will work as a key member of the school Inclusion Department. In addition to providing in.class support, the SEN Teacher will also plan and teach one-to-one and small-group interventions for pupil with a range of special educational needs. High-quality record keeping relating to the assessment of individual pupil progress and reporting to parents and the SENCo in a regular basis will be a key requirement of this role.

The school is a proud member of Globeducate, one of the world´s leading K12 education groups with 60+ premium bilingual and international schools. Globeducate is a dynamic, progressive global education group developing young people and the minds of tomorrow - those who we will prepare to be global citizens who can shape the world. We are forward-thinking and innovative as a group, and we strive towards educational excellence from the youngest children to our graduating year groups. https://www.globeducate.com

Our approach to building teams is careful and intuitive. We know how crucial our teachers and support staff are not only in inspiring and developing our students but also in building confidence and a love of learning in our teams as well.

REQUIREMENTS: 

• A P.G.C.E. or equivalent educational qualification.

• Experience of teaching the British National Curriculum and pupils with a range of special educational needs.

• Continuous professional development or additional qualifications related to teaching pupils with special educational needs.

• Proficient level of English (Mother tongue / C2).

• An up-to-date knowledge of current inclusive educational developments.

SEN TEACHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead by example to uphold the school’s mission statement and promote the school’s values of: CURIOSITY, KINDNESS, ENTHUSIASM, COMMUNITY SPIRIT & PERSEVERANCE.

• Work collaboratively with members of teaching staff and the other members of the Inclusion Team.

• Plan, create, implement and assess Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and report progress to parents and the Whole-School SENCo.

• Plan, teach and assess individual and small-group support sessions for pupils with a range of special educational needs.

• Provide in-class support for pupils with a range of special educational needs.

• Provide support and intervention during crisis situations, considering the unique needs of students with special educational requirements.

• Maintain accurate and detailed records of student progress, assessments, and interventions.

• Meet regularly with the Whole-School SENCo to discuss the needs, progress and assessments of the pupils they teach.

• Provide teachers with guidance, advice and resources to ensure individual pupils' needs are met in all lessons.

• Provide parents with written and verbal feedback about their child’s progress and areas for development related to their IEP targets.

• Attend regular meetings with parents, teachers and outside agencies to monitor pupil progress and inform provision.

• Undertake all other reasonable duties as requested by the Senior Leadership and Management Team.

PERSONAL QUALITIES:

• A commitment to getting the best outcomes for all pupils and promoting the ethos and values of the school.

• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively.

• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times.

• Commitment to safeguarding and equality, ensuring that personal beliefs are not expressed in ways that exploit the position.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Full time

• A flexible performance incentive scheme which allows staff to earn substantially more than the standard teaching salary 

• A free lunch every day

• Free school places for each teacher’s children, which includes registration costs, insurance, class materials and a free lunch for the first child.

• Optional contributory private pension plan with additional payments towards the plan made by the school and linked to the flexible financial benefits scheme.

• Optional subsidised private medical insurance which covers general illness and dentistry.

• On-site welfare advice and support and help with banking arrangements.

• Fuel and travel contributions in support of school initiatives.

• Excellent career and staff development opportunities.

• Periods of sponsored leave.

• A caring and supportive Senior and Middle Leadership Team with a mission “to do what is right” and to offer individualised support to all members of staff.

At Globeducate we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair work environment. We are proud to create a company culture that offers equal opportunities regardless of race, colour, culture, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender identity and age. We actively work on the integration of people with different abilities, encourage equal access to employment, and ensure that all employees have the same opportunities for professional growth and development. If you share our values and you believe in the importance of diversity in all its aspects and gender equality in the workplace, we hope you will join our team.

We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will have undertaken an enhanced safeguarding and local police checks.