Teacher of SEND

Duties and responsibilities of the post: Teaching and Learning Lead and manage a class team Identifyand 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 generatemedium and long termplans to support this Identifyand teach skills that will develop pupils' ability to work independently Identifyand teach skills that will develop pupils' ability to communicate Identifyand teach skills that will develop pupils' social independence Lead a subject(s) oridentifiedarea 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,protocolsand plans and with regards to individual students Establish a safe,purposefuland stimulating environment for pupils, rooted in mutualrespectandestablisha framework for discipline with a range of strategies, using praise,sanctionsand rewards consistently and fairly Manage the class effectively, using approaches which areappropriate topupils’ needsin order toinspire, motivate and challenge pupils Maintain good relationships with pupils, exerciseappropriate authority, and act decisively when necessary Be a positive role model anddemonstrateconsistently the positive attitudes,valuesand behaviour, which are expected of pupils Havehigh expectationsof behaviour, promoting self-control and independence of all learners Carry out playground and other duties as directed and within the remit of the currentSchool Teachers’ Pay and ConditionsDocument Be responsible forpromoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school, raising any concerns following school protocol/procedures Be responsible forwriting and updating personal risk assessment for pupils within the class Work in line withschoolsattachment best practise model Team Working and Collaboration Participate in any relevant meetings/professional development opportunities at the school, which relate to the learners,curriculumor organisation of the school including pastoral arrangements and assemblies Work as a team member andidentifyopportunities 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 asrequiredin the review, development and management of the activities relating to the curriculum,organisationand 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 interpret specialist assessment data Compl