KS2 Teacher Full Time

Blackpool, Lancashire
Vision for Education – Preston

LOCATION
Blackpool
CONTRACT TYPE
Full-time
CONTRACT TERMS
Long-term up to July 2024
SALARY
£150 to £240 per day
APPLY BY
ASAP
JOB START
April 2024

About the role

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)? Do you possess the skills and dedication required to create a positive learning environment? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

Our client school in Blackpool is currently seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic KS2 Teacher to join their team in April 2024 for the rest of the academic year. As a KS2 Teacher, you will play a vital role in supporting and facilitating the educational and social development of students with SEN in an alternative setting.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver effective and inclusive lessons that cater to the diverse needs of students with SEMH learning needs.
• Adapt teaching methods and resources to accommodate individual learning styles and abilities.
• Create a supportive and nurturing classroom environment that fosters academic progress, emotional well-being, and positive behavior.
• Collaborate with other teachers, teaching assistants, and support staff to develop individualised Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and implement strategies for student progress.
• Regularly assess and track student progress, providing constructive feedback and identifying areas for improvement.
• Establish strong communication channels with parents, guardians, and external professionals involved in the care and education of students with SEND.
• Stay updated with the latest educational practices, policies, and developments in the field of special educational needs, integrating them into your teaching approach.

About the school

This KS2 Teacher role is an opportunity to work in an incredibly welcoming school with some wonderful young people.

This alternative provision school setting has a great reputation and excellent facilities and is based in central Blackpool (FY3).

Staff retention is good due to their welcoming atmosphere, and there is an established and supportive senior leadership team.

The school offers a stable, secure and supportive environment, in which the children and young people they care for can develop the skills and confidence necessary to help them fulfil their potential.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of KS2 Teacher you will:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent certification.
• Specialisation or experience in teaching students with special educational needs and disabilities.
• Deep understanding of various learning difficulties, such as autism spectrum disorders, dyslexia, ADHD, and speech and language impairments.
• Strong knowledge of different teaching strategies, interventions, and resources for SEND students.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and external professionals.
• Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for working with students with SEND.
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet the diverse needs of students in an ever-changing educational environment.

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Qualified Teacher Status and experience teaching in a similar setting

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Vision for Education

Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Vision for Education offer As a valued employee of Vision for Education, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Vision for Education do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Dave Travis on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).