Specialist Resource Provision Teacher - Full-time - Special Needs Position
We are seeking to recruit an experienced, passionate, and effective practitioner, to join our successful and dedicated team of ASD specialist staff.
Our school has an established specialist resource provision, where children are nurtured and educated in a way that matches their needs. We are looking for a person who has qualifications, skills, and ambition for the children to enable them to accomplish their learning and personal targets.
Working across the school, with SRP and mainstream staff, the role is suited to someone with a sense of purpose, a positive outlook and attitude, and a passion for helping children be the best that they can be.
The team are highly skilled in adapting learning and delivery to enable all children to succeed, and this career opportunity would enable the right candidate to work alongside the current staff to continue to develop outstanding practice.
We are looking for a teacher who:
- Has a proven ability to teach pupils with ASD effectively through the use of dynamic & engaging techniques.
- Has the ability to work with a team in a responsive and flexible manner, responding to the instruction and advice of the Lead Teacher.
- Is able to reflect and see solutions in daily teaching, in own practice and that of the team.
- Can use their initiative to solve problems.
- Can share ideas for the adjustment of learning to enable pupils to access the learning effectively.
- Is able to play a lead role in planning and preparing lessons and resources as well as supporting TAs to deliver sessions.
- To build effective trusting relationships with staff, pupils, parents and external agencies.
What we offer
- Fantastic pupils who want to learn.
- A dedicated, well resourced learning space
- A friendly and inclusive team who are supportive of one another and focused on well-being.
- Opportunities and support for career development includes coaching.
- The chance to work across schools as part of our small and friendly Academy Trust.
We warmly invite visits to our school to see how we work and to find out more about the role. Please contact Mrs Hennon (Office Manager) on 01622 754633 to make an appointment to visit our school.
For full details of this position please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
To apply for this position please click 'Apply Now' to download a copy of our application form and send to: t.hennon@eastborough.viat.org.uk.
The Trust reserves the right to appoint to this role at anytime.
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. As part of the shortlisting process, the Trust reserves the right to conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence and any relevant information found concerning a candidate's suitability to work with children will be discussed at interview stage.
A copy of our school's Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be found here.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
Information about the school
Valley Invicta Primary School at East Borough is a two-form entry school for children aged 4 to 11, with a Specialist Resource Provision, in the heart of the local community.
The school’s spacious facilities sit in a large outdoor space, with a forest school, and well-equipped sports and play areas. There are many extra-curricular activities on offer and bespoke spaces for music and ICT.
East Borough prides itself on working together with pupils and parents to ensure every child is encouraged to aim high. They are pleased to have achieved the Silver Sports Award and the Eco Schools Silver Award.