Teacher of SEND

Duties and responsibilities of the post: Teaching and Learning Lead and manage a class team Identify and adopt the most effective teaching approaches for pupils with a range of complex SEN Monitor teaching and learning activities to meet the needs of pupils with SEN Plan and deliver effective sequences of lessons and generate medium and long term plans to support this Identify and teach skills that will develop pupils' ability to work independently Identify and teach skills that will develop pupils' ability to communicate Identify and teach skills that will develop pupils' social independence Lead a subject(s) or identified area within the School Improvement Plan and ensure progress is at least Good. Report progress to relevant stakeholders Behaviour and Safety Lead the class team in responding to behaviour policies, protocols and plans and with regards to individual students Establish a safe, purposeful and stimulating environment for pupils, rooted in mutual respect and establish a framework for discipline with a range of strategies, using praise, sanctions and rewards consistently and fairly Manage the class effectively, using approaches which are appropriate to pupils’ needs in order to inspire, motivate and challenge pupils Maintain good relationships with pupils, exercise appropriate authority, and act decisively when necessary Be a positive role model and demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values and behaviour, which are expected of pupils Have high expectations of behaviour, promoting self-control and independence of all learners Carry out playground and other duties as directed and within the remit of the current School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school, raising any concerns following school protocol/procedures Be responsible for writing and updating personal risk assessment for pupils within the class Work in line with schools attachment best practise model Team Working and Collaboration Participate in any relevant meetings/professional development opportunities at the school, which relate to the learners, curriculum or organisation of the school including pastoral arrangements and assemblies Work as a team member and identify opportunities for working with colleagues and sharing the development of effective practice with them Ensure that colleagues working with you are appropriately involved in supporting learning and understand the roles they are expected to fulfil Take part as required in the review, development and management of the activities relating to the curriculum, organisation and pastoral functions of the school Recording and Assessment Accurately access pupil progress Set effective and detailed targets for raising achievement among pupils within class group Collect and inte