SEN Learning Specialist
| Posting date: | 26 September 2024 |
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| Salary: | £25,320 to £39,267 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 October 2024 |
| Location: | Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY11 7RR |
| Company: | Randstad Education |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | PR-1324472_1727353235 |
Summary
SEN Learning Specialist - Permanent opportunity in Kidderminster
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? We are seeking an enthusiastic SEN Learning Specialist to join our team and provide high-quality teaching to students aged 11-16 with social, emotional, and mental health needs.
Position: SEN Learning Specialist
Location: Kiddeminster
Salary: £25,320 - £39,267.20 (actual annual salary)
Hours: Full-time, (40 hours per week, term-time only)
Contract Type: Permanent
As an SEN Learning Specialist, you will help young people develop their academic and vocational qualifications, with a focus on building independent living skills. You will work with students who may face social and emotional challenges, including anxiety disorders and mental health needs. Alongside delivering engaging English lessons, you will be required to teach a second subject.
Key Responsibilities:- Contribute to the development and delivery of the core curriculums, addressing students' educational, physical, and social needs.
- Work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team to support students' progress.
- Plan and deliver lessons, setting personalised learning targets for each student.
- Monitor and review individual progress and contribute to Education, Health, and Care Plan (EHCP) reviews.
- Maintain structure and motivation in the classroom, ensuring students remain engaged and challenged.
- Stay up to date with developments in autism education to ensure effective teaching.
- Assist in the development of curriculum offers and manage a delegated budget where required.
- Essential: PGCE, QTS, or QTLS teaching qualification.
- Ability to teach from Entry Levels 2 & 3, Functional Skills Levels 1 & 2, and GCSEs in English and one other subject.
- Desirable: Experience working in specialist education or a school environment.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Effective planning, preparation, and reviewing skills to support student progress.
- IT proficiency to enhance learning and classroom engagement.
- Ability to remain calm and professional in challenging environments, with excellent organisational skills.
- Life assurance
- Competitive pension
- Perkbox - high street discounts
- Employee assistance programme
- Car lease scheme
- Fully funded training and qualifications
- Bike to work scheme
- Free health cashback plan - claim back on services such as dental, optical, physiotherapy, and more
How to Apply:
If you are interested in this role, please apply online and complete our application form. For further details, contact Tom.baker@randstad.co.uk
Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults and are a disability confident and equal opportunities employer.
This advert may close at any time if the position is filled.