Teaching and Learning: Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons across the primary curriculum, ensuring all students can access and enjoy their learning. Tailor lessons to the diverse needs of SEND pupils, fostering a love for learning in subjects like maths, literacy, and science.
Tailored Support: Understand each child’s individual learning style and adapt teaching strategies to meet their specific needs. Provide one-to-one or small-group support to ensure all students can succeed.
Classroom Management: Create a positive, structured environment where students with SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) needs feel safe and supported. Use behaviour management techniques to help pupils regulate emotions and behaviour.
Monitoring Progress: Continuously assess and track student progress. Offer constructive feedback and adjust teaching as needed to promote academic and personal growth.
Collaborative Working: Work closely with teaching assistants, SEN specialists, and other staff to ensure a holistic approach to each child’s development, contributing to IEPs and other support plans.
Encouraging Engagement: Inspire pupils to actively participate in lessons, helping them express themselves and develop social and communication skills.
Candidate Qualities:
Passionate Educator: Committed to working with SEND children and helping them reach their full potential across the curriculum.
Experience in SEN/SEMH Settings: Ideally with experience in supporting children with autism, ADHD, or SEMH needs in a primary school setting.
Patience and Empathy: Ability to build strong relationships with students, offering understanding and support when dealing with challenging behaviour.
Adaptability: Flexible teaching approach, able to adjust to meet the varied needs of SEND pupils.
Team Player: Effective at working collaboratively with colleagues to create a consistent, inclusive learning environment.
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