Class Teacher - SEND; SEMH - Term Time

Job Summary

The teacher will be responsible for planning and delivering high-quality teaching and learning to children aged 7–16 with a range of social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs, as well as associated special educational needs. This includes whole class teaching, 1:1 or small group tuition, and subject leadership within an agreed curriculum area.

As part of a flexible and responsive team, the postholder will also provide internal cover for other classes when needed, ensuring continuity and a therapeutic, structured environment for all pupils. The teacher will play a key role in supporting children to achieve personal, social and academic success, underpinned by trauma-informed and neurodiverse-aware practice.

• Deliver engaging, differentiated, and well-structured lessons tailored to the individual needs and EHCP outcomes of each pupil.
• Provide personalised support, including 1:1 tuition or small group intervention, to accelerate progress and address gaps in learning.
• Set clear and achievable learning objectives with measurable outcomes, using assessment for learning to inform planning and track progress.
• Contribute to baseline assessments, ILPs (Individual Learning Plans), and summative assessment processes in line with the school's systems.

• Lead and coordinate a subject area across the school (to be agreed based on experience and expertise), including developing a curriculum overview, medium-term plans, and resources.
• Ensure subject content is adapted to the needs of a neurodiverse and SEMH population, integrating literacy, numeracy and personal development where appropriate.
• Monitor teaching and learning in your subject, support colleagues with planning and delivery, and contribute to the school's development plan.
• Liaise with SLT to identify CPD needs related to the subject area and share good practice across the staff team.

• Provide flexible cover for other classes across the school in the event of staff absence or need, including short-term and occasional long-term cover.
• Maintain consistent routines, expectations and therapeutic relationships when covering classes to ensure stability and continuity.
• Liaise with class teams to understand pupil needs and maintain agreed support strategies when covering lessons.

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