Job Description: Teaching Personnel are seeking a passionate and dedicated Reception Teacher with a focus on special educational needs to join our team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment for our youngest learners, including those with SEMH, ASD, and PMLD. Working collaboratively with the SENCO and support staff, you will deliver high-quality teaching and learning experiences that meet the diverse needs of all children in Reception. This role is to commence after the Easter holidays on April 15th
Key Responsibilities:
- Inclusive Teaching: Plan and deliver engaging and differentiated lessons that cater to the individual needs and abilities of all students, including those with SEMH, ASD, and PMLD.
- Individualised Support: Provide one-to-one and small group support to students with additional needs, adapting teaching strategies and resources as necessary to facilitate their progress.
- Behaviour Management: Implement effective behaviour management techniques and strategies to create a positive and supportive learning environment for all children.
- Collaboration: Work closely with the SENCO, support staff, and external professionals to develop and implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and Behaviour Support Plans (BSPs) for students with additional needs.
- Parental Engagement: Build positive and effective relationships with parents/carers, providing regular updates on students' progress and working collaboratively to support their child's development.
- Inclusive Environment: Promote a culture of inclusivity, respect, and acceptance within the classroom, ensuring that all students feel valued and supported.
- Continuous Professional Development: Engage in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance your knowledge and skills in supporting children with special educational needs.
Requirements:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with experience teaching in an Early Years setting.
- Previous experience working with children with SEMH, ASD, and/or PMLD is highly desirable.
- Strong understanding of early childhood development and pedagogy.
- Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary package with opportunities for progression.
- Supportive and inclusive working environment.
- Opportunities for continuous professional development and training.
- Term-time only contract with school holidays.
- Opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children with additional needs.
Working with Teaching Personnel, you will benefit from:
- Competitive daily pay rates paid every Friday (PAYE and no umbrella company used)
- A dedicated, experienced specialist Consultant
- Access to our Online Portal to easily manage your calendar, view payslips and update your personal details
- Access to our exclusive CPD Academy with hundreds of training courses (many free!)
- After registering with us, in case of relocation you can work with our branches across the country
- Have access to our intervention programmes, giving you opportunities to develop pupils on a 1:1 and small group basis
- £50 Refer a Friend bonus scheme
- Pension Scheme
If this position is not quite what you are looking for, then please still get in touch to register so we can provide you with other opportunities to support your career in education.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applican
