SEND Teacher - PMLD/ Complex needs
| Posting date: | 20 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 June 2025 |
| Location: | Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 7DT |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 9b5133b2-8925-48d7-8554-c258a3864628 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We would be interested in hearing from you if you have experience of teaching students with:
• ASD / Challenging behaviours and/or
• Complex or Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties and/or
• Complex sensory needs
It is important that the successful candidate:
• Is an excellent practitioner within the classroom and is committed to raising pupils’ attainment through the use of a wide range of skilled and creative teaching techniques;
• Has experience in the field of SEN / Special Schools;
• Can be adaptable to meet the diverse needs of our students;
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills and can demonstrate these when dealing with parents, colleagues and other stakeholders;
• Is a team player both within the classroom and across the wider school environment;
• Is a hard worker with high expectations of themselves;
• Can demonstrate the ability to motivate those with whom they work to share their high standards.
What the school offers its staff
We are dedicated to providing a safe learning environment for all of our students as well as ensuring the well-being of our staff. We offer a wide range of training and in-house CPD to support staff to up-skill and meet the needs of all our learners. We also aim to support staff where possible to pursue further external qualifications.
We have a team of over 130 staff supported as part of smaller class teams. Our three Assistant Headteachers provide in and out of class training to all staff within their Key Stage and are available throughout the school day to advise and support.
Commitment to safeguarding
Oakfield Park is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Governing Body has a duty of care to students and all members of the school community. There is a comprehensive Safeguarding policy in place which, along with a policy for Health and Safety, is regularly reviewed by the Governing Body. Our Safeguarding policy can be found on the school website under the Policies section and is also available upon request from the school office.
We would be interested in hearing from you if you have experience of teaching students with:
• ASD / Challenging behaviours and/or
• Complex or Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties and/or
• Complex sensory needs
It is important that the successful candidate:
• Is an excellent practitioner within the classroom and is committed to raising pupils’ attainment through the use of a wide range of skilled and creative teaching techniques;
• Has experience in the field of SEN / Special Schools;
• Can be adaptable to meet the diverse needs of our students;
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills and can demonstrate these when dealing with parents, colleagues and other stakeholders;
• Is a team player both within the classroom and across the wider school environment;
• Is a hard worker with high expectations of themselves;
• Can demonstrate the ability to motivate those with whom they work to share their high standards.
What the school offers its staff
We are dedicated to providing a safe learning environment for all of our students as well as ensuring the well-being of our staff. We offer a wide range of training and in-house CPD to support staff to up-skill and meet the needs of all our learners. We also aim to support staff where possible to pursue further external qualifications.
We have a team of over 130 staff supported as part of smaller class teams. Our three Assistant Headteachers provide in and out of class training to all staff within their Key Stage and are available throughout the school day to advise and support.
Commitment to safeguarding
Oakfield Park is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Governing Body has a duty of care to students and all members of the school community. There is a comprehensive Safeguarding policy in place which, along with a policy for Health and Safety, is regularly reviewed by the Governing Body. Our Safeguarding policy can be found on the school website under the Policies section and is also available upon request from the school office.