Teacher of SEND
Duties and responsibilities of the post:
Teaching and Learning
Lead and manage a class team
Identify and adopt the most effective teaching approaches for pupils with a range of complex SEN
Monitor teaching and learning activities to meet the needs of pupils with SEN
Plan and deliver effective sequences of lessons and generate medium and long term plans to support this
Identify and teach skills that will develop pupils' ability to work independently
Identify and teach skills that will develop pupils' ability to communicate
Identify and teach skills that will develop pupils' social independence
Lead a subject(s) or identified area within the School Improvement Plan and ensure progress is at least Good.
Report progress to relevant stakeholders
Behaviour and Safety
Lead the class team in responding to behaviour policies, protocols and plans and with regards to individual students
Establish a safe, purposeful and stimulating environment for pupils, rooted in mutual respect and establish a framework for discipline with a range of strategies, using praise, sanctions and rewards consistently and fairly
Manage the class effectively, using approaches which are appropriate to pupils’ needs in order to inspire, motivate and challenge pupils
Maintain good relationships with pupils, exercise appropriate authority, and act decisively when necessary
Be a positive role model and demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values and behaviour, which are expected of pupils
Have high expectations of behaviour, promoting self-control and independence of all learners
Carry out playground and other duties as directed and within the remit of the current School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document
Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school, raising any concerns following school protocol/procedures
Be responsible for writing and updating personal risk assessment for pupils within the class
Work in line with schools attachment best practise model
Team Working and Collaboration
Participate in any relevant meetings/professional development opportunities at the school, which relate to the learners, curriculum or organisation of the school including pastoral arrangements and assemblies
Work as a team member and identify opportunities for working with colleagues and sharing the development of effective practice with them
Ensure that colleagues working with you are appropriately involved in supporting learning and understand the roles they are expected to fulfil
Take part as required in the review, development and management of the activities relating to the curriculum, organisation and pastoral functions of the school
Recording and Assessment
Accurately access pupil progress
Set effective and detailed targets for raising achievement among pupils within class group
Collect and interpret specialist assessment data
Complete quality annotation and/or marking to support accurate assessment
Update the SLT on the impact of the curriculum on pupil progress
Cross moderate work with subject leads and the other Primary Teachers
Have a firm understanding of complex learning needs and the importance of raising achievement among pupils
Attend meetings and consultation evenings and keep parents informed about their child's progress
Standards and Quality Assurance
Support the aims and ethos of the school
Set a good example in terms of dress, punctuality and attendance
Attend and participate in open evenings and school events
Uphold the school's Behaviour management policy
Participate in staff training and development
Attend team and staff meetings
Develop links with Governors, LEAs and neighbouring schools
Other Duties and Responsibilities
An area of responsibility as designated by the Headteacher e.g. EVC, SCITT, FOBs, ISA etc
Other duties that the Headteacher may from time to time ask the post-holder to perform and which fall into fall into school teachers terms and conditions