Art & Design SEN Teacher - Bath Sen-school

1st September start
Full Time
Posted 1 day ago
Expiring 17th July
Bath and North East Somerset, Bristol
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Summary: A dedicated special needs school committed to fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment, is seeking a full-time SEN School Teacher to join its secondary provision from September. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a school that values every individual's unique needs and promotes holistic development. As part of the team, you will support students with mental health difficulties, helping them achieve their personal and educational goals within an environment that emphasises compassion, understanding, and respect. The position involves working full-time hours throughout the academic year, with a focus on creating a positive and supportive learning atmosphere aligned with the school's ethos. Key Responsibilities: - Plan and deliver personalised lessons that cater to the diverse needs of students with mental health difficulties, ensuring a curriculum that promotes both academic progress and emotional well-being. - Support students on a 1:1 basis and within small groups to facilitate their engagement and participation in learning activities. - Implement behaviour management strategies consistent with the school's values of respect and compassion to foster a safe and inclusive classroom environment. - Collaborate with colleagues, parents, and external professionals to develop and review individualised education plans (IEPs) and support strategies. - Monitor and record student progress, providing regular feedback to the leadership team and contributing to the ongoing assessment process. - Create a nurturing classroom environment that promotes independence, resilience, and positive social interactions in line with the school's holistic approach. - Uphold health and safety policies and ensure the well-being of all students, recognising the importance of mental health and emotional support within the school community. - Contribute to school-wide initiatives that support the school's mission to empower students through personalised learning and fostering a caring, respectful atmosphere. Why Join Zen Educate? At Zen Educate, we understand the importance of work-life balance for teachers and teaching assistants. Whether you are looking for better pay, more flexibility in your schedule, or hands-on support to help you find the right role, we are here to support you every step of the way. Join our platform today and let us help you take the next step in your career.
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Based in Bath, we are an all through school that caters for pupils with SEMH needs. Pupils who have difficulties with their emotional and social development may have limited social skills and find it difficult to make and sustain healthy relationships.

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I don't have recent references, can I still sign up?

You can definitely still sign up! Once you've uploaded your CV, we'll be able to look at your experience, and help you figure out who would be best placed to act as your referees.

Roles

What roles do you cover?

We help Teachers, Teaching Assistants, and Cover Supervisors find work. We work with all types of schools and help with short-term, long-term and permanent roles. Many of our long-term roles convert to permanent roles. We make it far easier than a traditional agency for teachers to convert temporary positions into permanent ones.

What areas do you cover?

We work with over 400 schools in London, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol and Leeds.

How much work is there?

Generally speaking, we have consistently high demand for daily supply teachers in Greater London, Manchester Birmingham, Bristol and Leeds. Teaching assistant work is generally higher for long-term roles rather than daily supply cover.

Do you have primary, secondary or nursery jobs?

Yes. We can help with daily supply and long-term jobs in nurseries, primary schools and secondary schools. We don't typically have jobs in further education or college.

Do you have work for cover supervisors, invigilators, or school administrators?

While the majority of our work is for teachers and teaching assistants, we do also have work for cover supervisors and invigilators. Explain what you are looking for when you sign up and our team will help you.

What subjects do you cover?

We cover all subjects taught in primary and secondary schools - if you're not sure if we can help you with what you're looking for, please register and arrange to speak to a member of our Teacher Success team.

Do you do school admin jobs?

If you're looking for teaching or teaching assistant roles, and would also be interested in admin roles, it's worth letting us know. If you're only looking for admin roles, we might not be the place for you, as this isn't what we specialise in.

General

How is Zen different from a recruitment agency?

Zen Educate is a technology platform to connect teachers with schools directly. Agencies are an expensive middleman between schools and teachers. They have to charge high commissions because their booking procedures are largely manual and run on outdated systems. Because we run more of the process online or on your phone, we create an experience that delights schools and teachers at a fraction of the cost.

What roles do you cover?

Start a conversation on chat or email support@zeneducate.com and our friendly team will get back to you shortly.