SEN Teacher (NQT Welcome)

Chailey Heritage Foundation, a nationally renowned and Ofsted Outstanding special school, is offering an exciting opportunity for passionate educators seeking valuable experience. With state-of-the-art facilities and expert colleagues, we create a nurturing environment where individuals can thrive, reach their full potential, and positively impact their lives and the lives of their families.

We welcome applications from Early Career Teachers (ECT)

Salary: Negotiable depending on skills, experience & qualifications

Hours: Monday- Friday 32.5 hours (term time only)

Location: Onsite, BN8 4EF 

Why Us

Chailey Heritage Foundation is a leading charity dedicated to providing exceptional education and care for children and young adults with complex neurodisabilities, physical disabilities and health needs. Our state-of-the-art facilities and expert colleagues create a nurturing environment where individuals can thrive, reach their full potential and make a difference to their lives and that of their families.

There is a real sense of making a difference and belonging to something very special.

We don’t just offer jobs; we provide opportunities to be part of a team that demonstrates empathy and a genuine passion to help others and a capacity to build rewarding relationships. We will provide extensive support, and training, as well as opportunities for career progression.

What you'll be doing:

You’ll work alongside a dynamic team, delivering tailored education to learners with diverse needs. Your focus will be on supporting students' academic, social, and emotional development. This is a hands-on teaching role where you will:

• Teaching & Learning: Deliver engaging lessons based on individual pupil profiles, fostering confidence, self-esteem, and independence in a safe and supportive environment.
• Student Support: Implement interventions in communication, emotional regulation, and personal development, while tracking and reporting on progress.
• Collaboration: Work closely with teaching assistants, therapists, and the multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic support for each student.
• Safeguarding: Uphold safeguarding policies, ensuring the safety and welfare of all students.
• Leadership & Management: Lead and develop a team of education assistants, promoting a positive and collaborative environment.

What you bring to the table:

• Recently qualified or awaiting a new teaching post
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), recognized by the DfE.
• SEN experience: Knowledge of child development and experience working with pupils with special educational needs (SLD, PMLD).
• Familiar with Educational Health Care Plans (EHCPs) and their planning, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Ability to communicate effectively with non-verbal learners, parents, and professionals.
• Experience leading support staff and providing performance management for education assistants.
• Skilled at adjusting teaching methods and materials to meet the needs of diverse learners.
• Experience working with occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, and physiotherapists is desirable.
• Ability to handle the physical aspects of the role, including manual handling and using specialized equipment.
• Self-motivated, calm under pressure, adaptable, with a passion for working with children with SEND.

Other useful skills and experience:

• Relevant SEN qualification.
• Experience of working with pupils with SLD and PMLD.
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Experience of teaching non-verbal learners with physical disabilities, visual impairments, hearing impairments, and complex health needs.
• Knowledge and understanding of medical conditions for children with visual/hearing impairments, physical disabilities, and complex health needs.
• Understanding of how Occupational, Speech and Language Therapists, and Physiotherapists work with children and young people.
• Experience of teaching children/young people with special needs.
• Experience of working in partnership with parents and professionals

We welcome applications from teachers who already have a background in special educational needs, but we also welcome those who do not, but who are able to demonstrate through the recruitment process that they eager to learn.

THE REWARDS GO BEYOND SALARY…

Our comprehensive benefits package includes a diverse range of rewards and benefits, ensuring that there's something for everyone.

In addition to a competitive salary, we provide access to:

• Discount facilities
• Enhanced Pension Scheme
• Healthcare Cashplan
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Health & Wellbeing Centre
• Death in Service benefit
• Free tea/coffee/kitchen facilities
• Onsite Café
• Free parking.

Plus, we cover the cost for all DBS checks and renewals!

For full details of the role, you can find the job description here. Teacher JD

Learn more about our organisation, our purpose and values here. CHF Website

Application Deadline: 22nd October and interviews to follow that week, date to be confirmed

Apply now for your chance to be considered to join a place where you can make a real difference.

For any enquiries please contact us by email: careers@chf.org.uk or via WhatsApp on 07591597034.

Chailey Heritage Foundation is committed to the safeguarding and protection of children and young adults. Employment will be subject to the receipt of two satisfactory professional references, an enhanced DBS certificate and occupational health clearance. It is an offence to apply for any job in regulated activity with children and vulnerable adults if you are barred from doing so. 

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