Social Communication Teacher ( Maternity Cover

DESIGNATION OF POST: SEN Teacher (Social Communication)

TERM:
Fixed Term, Maternity Cover

DAYS:
Monday
- Friday, 5 days per week

GRADE: MPS/UPS + SEN point 1 or 2 - depending on skills and experience - ECT's welcome

RESPONSIBLE TO:
Director of Learning, Head of Campus, Assistant Head Teacher

RESPONSIBLE FOR:
Teaching Assistants

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

Curriculum Team Responsibility

Our mission is to enhance opportunities, enjoyment and empower every pupil to reach their full potential. Our vision is ambitious ‘Building Community;
Inspiring Learning’, to create a truly integrated and inclusive system of outstanding education for all young people with SEND needs.

We are proud to be a Values Based Education (VBE) school and place our shared values at the heart of everything we do. Our values are principles that guide all our actions, decisions and relationships. At Silverwood School, we have chosen cooperation, courage, honesty, perseverance, respect and kindness as our six shared values. VBE goes beyond learning what our values mean;

it encompasses living and experiencing our values every day.

Joining our team means becoming part of a passionate, driven and skilled group of professionals who pride themselves in creating an environment where innovation and leadership are central to improving education.

Be part of a visionary and supportive team committed to "Building Community;
Inspiring Learning."

Enjoy the freedom to teach creatively, designing lessons that meet the unique needs of every pupil.

Access to bespoke training and ongoing professional development with leading experts in SEND education.

Experience a warm and collaborative culture
, where everyone works together to support success.

Work in an inspiring environment featuring a sensory-rich Forest School
, indoor sensory rooms, and inclusive learning spaces.

“Silverwood has a real sense of community. It’s a truly inspirational place to work, with fantastic people at every level.”

“I absolutely love my job. I feel respected, supported, and excited to come in every day.

This role is based at our Rowde campus, where you’ll teach a class of up to 8 pupils following a EYFS curriculum .

These pupils have diverse and complex needs including Autism, sensory needs, and communication difficulties.

You’ll plan and deliver engaging lessons that develop emotional regulation, social interaction, and confidence in a nurturing and structured environment.

You’ll be part of a close-knit team of 43 dedicated SEN teachers who offer a friendly and collaborative teaching culture.

You’ll use and share adaptive teaching techniques to meet a curriculum working on developing social skills, interactions and emotional regulation through structured activities using a variety of teaching methods.

Brings creativity, patience, and empathy to every lesson.

Can think outside the box and adapt teaching methods to support every learner’s journey.

Possesses strong behaviour management and communication skills
.

Encourages confidence, self-expression, and independence in pupils.

Thrives in a dynamic, purpose-driven environment and stays resilient and solution-focused throughout the day.

Commits to plan and deliver innovative and engaging lessons, tailored to the needs, abilities and learning styles of each pupil and be committed to ensuring that learning is meaningful, accessible and approachable.

Strong behaviour management skills are critical in creating a safe, productive and structured learning environment

Shows resilience and remains calm and who is solution focused at all times throughout the day.

To promote the aims and objectives of the school as laid down by the Governing Body.

To promote…