Are you looking for a new position supporting students with special educational needs and being part of a highly effective multi-disciplinary team?
About Us:
Selworthy is a special school for children and young people with learning disabilities aged 4 – 19. We have two campuses, both situated on the northern side of Taunton, Somerset. Our Oakhill Campus houses our primary school provision and since 2019 our secondary and 6th form provision has been based at our Hazelbrook Campus. We also run a satellite provision called The Cove for Key Stage 3 learners in Wellington, Somerset.
Being part of Selworthy School is like belonging to a family. Children and young people, parents and carers, staff, local residents and visitors are welcomed into a happy and purposeful community where everyone is challenged to go on a learning journey and maximise achievement.
About the role
We are looking to appoint a caring and professional Class Teacher to join our team at Selworthy Special School. You’ll have an enthusiasm for supporting learners with differentiated needs, providing learning support with a positive and inclusive outlook, and managing sometimes complex behaviours within a structured learning environment to ensure differently-abled learners can reach their full potential.
Requirements
- Qualified Teacher Status or ECT
- Passion and commitment for supporting learners with specific needs
- An empathetic, patient and tolerant demeanour
- Key organisation and communication skills
- Experience with managing complex behaviours and helping SEN learners to achieve
Why Selworthy Special School?
We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice where all staff can thrive. We believe that supporting our staff both personally and professionally allows them to give their very best to our students.
Locations: Selworthy Special, School, Hazelbrook Campus, Lyngford Road, Taunton, TA2 7EG.
Positions available for Primary and Secondary schools (Primary Oakhill Campus, Secondary Hazelbrook Campus)
Selworthy Special School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.