SEN Teacher (Vocational)

Do you have a passion for working with young autistic learners?

Do you believe that education should offer so much more than progression towards certificates?

Do you want to enable young people with an ASC to independently contribute to society, embrace lifelong learning and achieve without a ceiling?

If you answered 'YES' to the above, this may well be the perfect opportunity for you...

Job description

At Woodside, we specialise in educating young people with an Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and know that by putting each individual at the centre of their learning journey, we are able to craft a unique and fulfilling experience for each student that will allow them to independently contribute to society, embrace life long learning and achieve without a ceiling.

We are excited to announce that we have a vacancy for a practitioner to deliver Vocational sessions, working with 11-19 year olds at our school in Leamington Spa.

We're looking for passionate individuals with experience of helping to develop a child in line with targets from their academic and pastoral plans.

The successful candidate will be delivering small group sessions at a base specifically crafted for a small group of students. This “homely” feeling enables us to nurture our students and provide them with the best education experience once we’ve successfully engaged with them emotionally. Therefore, we need practitioners who can build trusting relationships and provide security to our vulnerable learners and who are able to communicate clearly, confidently and demonstrate resilience in the face of high pressure circumstances.

Essential experience:

A minimum of 2 years’ experience developing and supporting children with an ASC
An understanding of a variety of behaviour management techniques, with a focus on resolution management followed by developmental reflection.
An aptitude to work in partnership with a number of professionals, as well as parents/carers.
Experience and passion for working outside of the conventional classroom and embracing outdoor learning, in line with the ethos of the school.
A practical understanding of Keeping Children Safe in Education legislation
Essential Skills

Behaviour management and de-escalation techniques
Empathy and sensitivity to the needs of learners with an ASC
Preferred Qualifications

Qualified Teacher Status in Secondary or Special Education
A knowledge of, and up to date qualifications in, the safe handling of students (Team Teach).
First Aid
Autism Level 12 preferred Read more