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Teacher
Westfield Arts College
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About this role
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and innovative class teacher to join our committed team. We are seeking a dedicated and skilled professional who has proven teaching experience in supporting pupils with special educational needs and disabilities. This vacancy is for a secondary ASC specialist class and strong practice in this area is required. As part of your role you will: • Plan effectively for the teaching and learning of core subjects within a broad and balanced curriculum, ensuring progression and high-quality outcomes for all our SEND pupils. • Create and maintain a classroom environment that promotes a total communication approach, regulation and engagement. • Use Therapeutic Thinking approaches to understand and support behaviour, fostering resilience and personal development. • Work closely with families, teaching staff, teaching assistants, therapists and external agencies to ensure holistic support for each young person. We are looking for • A qualified teacher (QTS, ideally primary trained), with successful experience of delivering a broad curriculum, including English and maths, to pupils with special educational needs and disabilities, especially in relation to ASC, ADHD, sensory and speech, language and communication needs. • Excellent communication and relational skills with pupils, families and colleagues. • A creative, reflective and solution focused practitioner who is able to adapt and differentiate to meet diverse needs and is passionate about helping young people develop confidence, independence and self-esteem. • A strong team player who is committed to ongoing professional development and to contributing positively to Westfield’s ambitious Broadening Horizons curriculum.