SEMH Maths Teacher

My client is an independent Secondary school that specialises in working with pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH).

About the Role

As a SEMH Teacher you will be responsible for the teaching of pupils with Autistic Spectrum Disorders and/or have ADHD, PDA, OCD, ODD. This will be either on a 1:1 basis or within a small group setting.

Responsibilities.

Provide quality of teaching and learning for all pupils

Be accountable for the attainment and progress of all pupils

Support pupils making progress across the curriculum, differentiating where appropriate

Support staff training to meet the needs of the pupils

Guide the work of any tutors (including Teaching Assistants (TAs) and Higher-Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs) who work with pupils who have EHCP's

Be able to provide pastoral support and guidance for all pupils

To contribute to the overall development of teaching and learning area across the school

Teaching.

To set clear learning objectives, writing Schemes of Work, medium term planning and short-term planning

Use data to plan lessons and learning materials to motivate and support all pupils to make at least good progress

Work in collaboration with Teaching Assistants, teachers, and tutors

To promote and develop literacy and numeracy skills throughout teaching and learning activities so that literacy and numeracy do not present barriers to learning

Provide intervention activities for those students who need support to boost attainment/progress or who require additional challenge

Manage the behaviour of pupils in line with the school's Behaviour Policy

Assessment Recording and Reporting:

Mark, assess and return pupils' work in line with school policy, providing constructive oral and written feedback with clear targets and guidance for future improvement

Keep high quality records to promote tracking and monitoring of pupil progress using data and teacher assessment records

Attend the appropriate Parent/Teacher events and individual meetings to keep parents/carers informed as to attainment and the progress of their child towards targets

Be familiar with school records and information relating to pupils who have additional needs and use this information to ensure all pupils can access the curriculum and are supported to attain well and make at least good progress

General Professional Responsibilities:

Attend meetings as and when required

Support and implement all relevant teaching and learning area policies

Act as a role model to pupils in respect of dress, attendance and punctuality and general conduct

Ensure that all deadlines are met as published in advance

Take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons

Qualifications and Skills required:

QTS or equivalent combined with SEMH/SEN experience

Experience with needs including ASD/SEMH/SEN

Proven track record of obtaining positive student outcomes

Innovative, passionate and pro-active

Experience in developing intuitive lesson plans and developing the curriculum

If you are interested in this role or would like to know more detailed information about the role, then please apply below. Suitable applicants will then be contacted.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'