Teacher of Special Educational Needs at Banda School

Teaching & Learning

• To manage pupil learning through effective teaching in accordance with the Department’s schemes of work and policies.
• To use a variety of methods and approaches (including differentiation) to match curricular objectives and the range of pupil needs, and to ensure equal opportunity for all pupils.
• To work with the Head of Learning Development, subject teachers and support staff (including prior discussion and joint planning) in order to maximise effectiveness within lessons.
• To guide and support other teachers through inclusion.
• Monitoring, Assessment, Recording, Reporting, and Accountability
• To teach SEN pupils within the school in order to monitor their progress within the curriculum and to assist the Head of Learning Development in the screening, assessment and review process.
• To assist the Head of Learning Development in developing and updating IEPs, to use assessment procedures to monitor pupil progress, help set targets, and to use outcomes to inform oral and written feedback to pupils, parents and staff.
• To assess pupils’ day-to-day work systematically and use the results to inform future planning, teaching and curricular development.
• To write school reports, as and when required, for Learning Development pupils.

Subject Knowledge & Understanding

• To have a thorough and up-to-date knowledge and understanding of the current curriculum, programmes of study and specifications for Common Entrance courses.
• To keep up-to-date with research and developments in pedagogy in the subject and curriculum areas by attending INSET training.
• Professional Standards & Development
• To be familiar with the School and SEN Department handbooks and support all the School’s policies.
• To establish effective working relationships with professional colleagues and associate staff.
• To undertake any reasonable task as directed by the Head of Learning Development.
• Additional Duties

General

• To liaise with subject teachers and Heads of Department regarding SEN pupils’ progress made, challenges arising, and any difficulties with accessing work and/or resources.
• To attend Learning Development and year group meetings, staff meetings and parent/teacher meetings when requested.
• If required, provide cover teaching within the school.
• To be available to act as an amanuensis (reader/scribe) during assessments and examinations.
• Be available to carry out screening tests on new pupils.
• To carry out supervisory duties as assigned.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• The SEN Teacher needs to:
• Be a fully qualified teacher with a valid TSC number and Key Stages 1, 2 and 3 training and experience
• Have experience of working in British Curriculum schools
• Be able to build good relationships with pupils, parents and families
• Be able to build good relationships with colleagues
• Be able to create a stimulating and engaging learning environment
• Be able to use initiative, show flexibility and be adaptable
• Be proactive as a part of The Banda School staff team and possess the desire to be fully involved in all aspects of life in a leading preparatory school
• Be punctual and use preparation time appropriately
• Be a good communicator with adults and children
• Show good organisational skills
• Show a competent level of written English
• Be able to use ICT in teaching; familiarity with using interactive screens and iPads is an advantage
• Present a clean Police Clearance Certificate
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of the pupils
• Keep up to date with educational developments in the UK