SEN Teacher

Due to our on-going success and our plans for continuous development, we are recruiting for Teacher to join our Education Team at Woodstock House in Surbiton, Surrey.

Woodstock House is a stunning property, set in 8 acres of tranquil grounds. Here, we provide exceptional care and education to children and young people with autism, learning disabilities and challenging behaviour.

About The Job:

Reporting to the Head Teacher the Teacher key responsibility is to assist the Head Teacher in the daily running of the school as required.

This will include maintaining a broad and balanced functional, vocational and sensory-based curriculum as well as managing all staff and acting as a role model to ensure the highest standards are delivered at all time.

Key Responsibilities:

• Teaching and implementing the curriculum planning and preparing lessons.
• Assessing, recording and reporting on the progress and attainment of pupils.
• Promoting the general well being and progress of pupils.
• Providing guidance and advice on educational, social and careers matters.
• Co-ordinating designated academic subjects and keeping themselves up to date with recent developments within the subject.
• Attending regular staff meetings and leading regular meetings for class team.
• Attending In-Service training and relevant off site training courses.
• Being responsible for the appearance and care of the classroom.
• Communicating and co-operating with bodies or persons outside the school.
• Developing and implementing Individual Educational Plans for each pupil.
• Taking overall responsibility, acting as a team leader for all Classroom Assistants and care staff attached to the class.
• Co-operating with Speech and Music Therapists, Educational Psychologist and Aroma Therapist to help to devise and carry out programmes within the school setting.
• Presenting an annual report on each pupil at the annual review meeting.
• Helping to devise and develop new curriculum documents.
• Helping to develop the pupils’ communication skills.
• Helping to develop the pupils’ self help skills, including toileting
• Accompanying pupils to offsite activities such as horse riding, shopping, swimming and gymnastics.
• Helping to develop behaviour modification plans for our pupils.
• Being alert to signs of distress or abuse and ensuring that the pupils are monitored and protected at all times.

Experience Skills & Qualifications
Essential
• Experience of special needs
• Knowledge of SEN codes of practice
• Hold QTS (completed GTP or PGCE) and be educated to a Degree (within any subject)
• Have knowledge of Individual Learning Plans
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to relate to wide range people
• Excellent communication skills across all levels

Desirable
• Ideally hold a SEN qualification
• Ideally have knowledge of ASDAN
• Ideally have experience of using B squared and/or Casper

Remuneration Package:

The successful applicant will be offered a remuneration package that will consist of a basic salary of between £27,876 – £41,279depending upon the number of years teaching experience as well as comprehensive training and other company benefits such as; Pension, Life Assurance, Child Care Voucher Scheme and not to forget our Stunning Work Locations..

About Kisimul Group:

Kisimul Group Ltd are a group of independent specialist schools and adult provisions providing exceptional residential care and award-winning education to children, young people and adults with a diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Disorder, severe and complex learning difficulties, global development delay and associated challenging behaviour.

Kisimul is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people, and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Kisimul is committed to valuing diversity and promoting equality for all

applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS Check. Kisimul Group Ltd is an equal opportunities employer.

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