Teacher – Special Needs (SEN)

Do you have experience teaching children with Special Educational Needs? Would you be interested in working as part of a collaborative team in providing the best access to education for our young vulnerable children? Esland Care are currently seeking a “Turning the Curve” Teacher who is able to deliver tutoring to small groups and on a 1-1 basis for our established children’s homes in Shropshire (working out of our SEN school in Ditton Priors).You be supporting a number of vulnerable young children aged 8-18 years with SEMH and complex needs.We are looking for an outstanding, committed and motivated qualified practitioner to contribute to the development of teaching and learning within our homes and schools.Through a results-based accountability approach, we strive towards “Turning the Curve” for our children and young people. Our services offer high-quality education in safe, respectful and inclusive environments that build a range of skills and allow for successful outcomes.Pupils can access a range of qualifications including Entry Level, Functional Skills, or GCSEs dependent on their current attainment level and aspirations. Young people also have the opportunity to work towards ASDAN qualifications or Unit Awards.This will be an exciting opportunity for a committed classroom practitioner who can display a real passion for inspiring and challenging the pupils.A flexible approach with a can-do ethos is essential, as is drive, enthusiasm and sense of humour. If you are adaptable, innovative and child focused then we want to hear from you. We will be looking to recruit a staff team that has a multitude of talents to enable us to provide a rich academic curriculum from the outset and look forward to hearing what additional skills, talents and interests you could bring to this role.Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET) or Level 3 Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS). Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET) or Level 3 Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS)Qualified Teacher status (essential), or close to gaining qualificationProven experience in the specialist education sector, specifically for young people with SEMHSolid experience of working with young people that challengeCommitted, conscientious and passionate about inclusionKnowledge of results-based accountability in care and education environmentsAbility to differentiate all aspects of learning to promote inclusion and attainmentAbility to build good relationships with young people and all others supporting the pupilA full, UK driving licence and access to your own vehicleAll young people are equally entitled to have their needs met in a fair and balanced way. Esland employees are responsible for promoting equal opportunities for all and for challenging any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any young person or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, or any other perceived difference.Access to a wide range of benefits, including our internal rewards app, high street discounts and our pension schemeStaff recognition awardsComprehensive, paid induction training (that is accredited through the Bild Association of Certified Training) and ongoing training within the roleFantastic opportunities for career development, we promoted over 50 colleagues last year!A £500 bonus via our ‘Refer a Friend’ schemeA day off for your birthday (in addition to your holiday entitlement)Access to a holiday home based in the Peak District where you can stay for free, on the company!A highly rewarding job with no risk of boredom!With over 35 years of residential childcare experience, the Esland group now has more than 65 residential children’s and assessment homes, and five schools, that are spread across the Kent, Hertfordshire, Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Lincolnshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Wiltshire, Bedfordshire, Nottinghamshire, West Midlands and Northamptonshire regions of England.This also includes our Esland online school accessible to children throughout the UK which helps to deliver education to children missing education by utilising our specialised Turning the Curve education programme.With over 700 team members and over 200 young people supported we strive to help our children achieve their very best outcomes, through our bespoke residential care, education, therapeutic and activity-led wraparound services….