SEN Teacher

SEN Teacher needed for a hospital School

TLTP are looking for a qualified teacher to work full-time at a specialist hospital school from Monday 27th January up until May half term possibly longer. The school are looking to take somebody on for a trial day initially.

This school are particularly interested in teachers of Art, Languages, Music and Drama, who would also be happy to lead or take part in a variety of learning experiences as part of a wider team.

The ideal candidate would have experience of working with secondary KS4/KS5 pupils with special needs/in special schools

The setting is a specialist hospital school based in London. This is a centre that's teaches pupils in KS3 &KS4 & KS5 who are unable to attend school due to their medical needs, not behavioural. It is very much like mainstream provision with the profile of pupils being similar in that there are some very able pupils who will achieve top grades at GCSE as well as some pupils with specific learning needs.

Many of the pupils have mental health needs and are supported by CAMHS. The main differences are:

Reduced curriculum offer- the school delivers core subjects in the morning; English, maths and science with enrichment in the afternoons.

Class sizes max 8-10 with some additional TA support in classes.

Therapeutic and nurturing environment and approaches to support access to the curriculum.

There is no specialist knowledge about Mental Health needed the pupils just want good teaching in class so they can get their GCSEs and move forward

This is an excellent opportunity to secure a long term position!

The school is looking for enthusiastic, dynamic and compassionate teacher to come on board and join their hard working SEN team. Required skills:

You will need to have QTS or QTLS You will be required to be committed to the development of both yourself and the pupils in your class. You must be able to deliver outstanding teaching and learning alongside a multi-disciplinary classroom team You must understand and be committed to safeguarding children The schools offers: A committed and enthusiastic staff and governors Quality professional development An exciting opportunity to shape the future of our school and to set the culture for achievement and progress for all of our pupils Purposeful, happy and supportive environment with learning for all at its centre.

If you engage the students in a positive way, this will be a very satisfying role, which would look great on your CV. Apply ASAP for interview! TLTP Group is an Equal Opportunities employer. Subject to observance of all UK and EU current legislation we shall not discriminate to exclude individuals on the grounds of age, race, colour, gender (birth or reassigned), sexual orientation, disability, religion or belief, marital status, ethnic or national origin, health, pregnancy, childcare responsibilities or criminal records. Candidates from such groups are actively encouraged to apply.