SEND Teacher

SEND Teacher – Lexden Hall School, Lexden Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3NE

To plan and deliver high-quality, inclusive teaching that meets the diverse needs of pupils with complex needs and challenging behaviours. The Teacher will model professional integrity and the EPIC values, work collaboratively within the school community, and adhere strictly to the Staff Code of Conduct to promote a safe, respectful, and nurturing learning environment.

Lexden will shortly open its doors! This will be a specialist SEMH and Autism provision for pupils across Key Stages 2 to 4, focusing on those who have experienced school-based trauma, present with EBSNA profiles, or need something slightly different to help them reengage with education.

• Plan and teach lessons, working with small groups and individual students for all core subjects across KS2
• Prepare teaching materials, take registers and write reports
• Help students develop confidence, independence and encourage them to learn
• Manage behaviour, mark work and talk to parents and carers about their children's progress

• Committed and passionate view of students with SEND
• At least two years’ experience minimum of working in a SEND environment or similar unit/provision
• QTS/QTLS is a requirement

• NEST enhanced pension scheme
• Staff Referral Scheme – Refer a friend to join Keys and split a £500 referral bonus between you
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Access to a blue light discount card
• Fully funded training and qualifications for all colleagues
• Enhanced pay scales based on experience and qualifications
• Employee benefits scheme such as wellbeing app and a range of discounts
• Life assurance

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are also committed to supporting the Armed Forces community through our Armed Forces Covenant. Eligible candidates from military backgrounds are guaranteed an interview – please include details of your service on your CV.

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts require an enhanced DBS check.