Special Needs Teacher

Special Needs Teacher

SEN School, Lymington, Hampshire

Full-time – Temp to Perm

Academics are recruiting on behalf of an ‘Outstanding’ 52‑week residential SEN School in Lymington which caters for both boys and girls aged 11‑19 years with autism, severe learning difficulties and associated behaviours.

They are seeking an experienced Special Needs Teacher who has an understanding of ensuring positive outcomes for young autistic people who also have moderate and severe learning needs. The role requires implementing and delivering lessons across the curriculum for a mixed 3/4 class of 6 young people, each supported on a 1:1 basis throughout the day.

The successful candidate will be responsible for following schemes of work, creating medium‑term plans, lesson planning, delivering the curriculum to a class group and supporting students with ASD in learning activities and personal skills. Most of all, you will demonstrate an appreciation of the 5 key aims of the school's curriculum, promoting and supporting the students in:

• Increasing their independence both in school and with their daily living skills;
• Increasing their ability to communicate effectively and encouraging them to use technology to assist them with this;
• Supporting the students to develop their resilience both as learners in school and in facing the challenges of living in the wider world around them;
• Promoting autonomy and confidence with regard to self‑regulation and understanding their own feelings;
• Encouraging the students to discover more about themselves and the potential that the world offers, helping them develop new interests and to master new skills.

This is a full‑time contract on a temporary‑to‑permanent basis for an experienced Special Needs Teacher who has worked within a similar SEN school/setting.

The salary is up to £39,600 per annum, working 37 hours per week, term‑time only.

The school is equipped to meet the needs of a variety of students with a range of abilities, both academically and with communication. They focus on communication and social skills, with a strong emphasis on self‑management and independence. Pupils’ academic levels and communication skills will vary, spanning a wide range.

If you are an experienced Special Needs Teacher and would like to be considered for this position, please apply by sending a copy of your up‑to‑date CV.