Special Educational Needs (SEN) Educator

Description

Summary: The Primary SEN Educator supports students with special educational needs, fostering an inclusive learning environment and developing individualized strategies to help them reach their full potential. Highlights: 1. Develop and implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs) 2. Collaborate with diverse professionals and families for student success 3. Promote inclusion and equality within the school environment **Overall Role Objective:** The primary role of the **Special Educational Needs (SEN) Educator** is to ensure that students with special educational needs receive the support and guidance necessary to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. This role involves working closely with other teachers, support staff, and external professionals to create an inclusive learning environment where every child has the opportunity to reach their full potential. The Primary SEN Educator will advocate for the needs of their students, develop individualized strategies, and ensure that every child receives an education tailored to their unique abilities and challenges **Key Responsibilities:** * **Individualized Support for SEN Students**: * Develop and implement **Individual Education Plans (IEPs)** for students with special educational needs, ensuring tailored support based on each student's specific needs. * Adapt teaching methods and resources to accommodate different learning styles, disabilities, or challenges, ensuring inclusive access to the primary curriculum. * Provide one\-on\-one and small group instruction to address specific learning, behavioral, or emotional needs of SEN students. * **Classroom Teaching and Lesson Planning**: * Help to plan, prepare, and deliver engaging and differentiated lessons that are accessible to students with diverse learning needs, focusing on their strengths while addressing their challenges. * Utilize a variety of strategies, including multisensory approaches and assistive technology, to support students’ learning and development. * Foster supportive, inclusive classroom environments that encourages participation and promotes the social, emotional, and academic well\-being of all students. * **Assessment and Monitoring of Progress**: * Regularly assess and track the progress of students with SEN, using appropriate assessment tools and strategies (both formal and informal). * Modify teaching plans and interventions based on ongoing evaluation of student progress, ensuring that students’ goals are met. * Maintain detailed records of student progress, IEP updates, and any behavioral or academic interventions implemented. * **Collaboration with Colleagues and Specialists**: * Work closely with **teaching assistants**, **SEN coordinators (SENCo)**, and other school staff to ensure that appropriate support is in place for SEN students. * Collaborate with external professionals, such as **educational psychologists, speech and language therapists, occupational therapists**, and other specialists, to implement recommended strategies and interventions. * Participate in staff meetings, case reviews, and multi\-agency meetings related to SEN provision and student support. * **Behavior and Emotional Support**: * Implement behavior management strategies to support students with emotional or behavioral difficulties, ensuring a calm and structured learning environment. * Provide emotional and social support to students, helping them develop coping skills, self\-confidence, and resilience. * Promote positive behavior and address any challenges proactively, working with students, parents, and staff to resolve issues constructively. * **Engagement with Parents and Guardians**: * Maintain regular communication with parents or guardians to provide updates on student progress, challenges, and successes. * Facilitate meetings with parents to discuss IEP goals, review student progress, and develop strategies to support learning at home. * Provide advice and guidance to parents on how to support their child’s development and learning outside of school. * **Professional Development and Training**: * Stay up\-to\-date with current best practices, legislation, and research related to special educational needs. * Attend relevant training and professional development sessions to enhance SEN teaching skills and knowledge. * Share expertise with colleagues and contribute to the school’s overall SEN strategies and policies. **Qualifications and Skills:** * **Essential**: Experience working with children with special educational needs. Strong understanding of SEN strategies, including differentiation and the use of **Individual Education Plans (IEPs)**. Knowledge of various special needs, such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), dyslexia, ADHD, sensory impairments, physical disabilities, and social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) challenges. * **Desirable**: Teaching degree. Bachelor’s degree in relevant field. Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent teaching certification. Experience using assistive technology or specialized learning tools to support SEN students. Familiarity with current SEN legislation and policies (e.g., the SEND Code of Practice). **Personal Attributes:** * **Patience, empathy, and sensitivity** when working with students who have varying needs and abilities. * **Strong communication skills**, enabling effective collaboration with students, parents, colleagues, and external professionals. * **Problem\-solving skills** and a flexible approach to adapt to the changing needs of SEN students. * A commitment to promoting **inclusion and equality** within the classroom and across the school environment. * Ability to work well as part of a multidisciplinary team and independently when required. At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world\-class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people can thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils where we embrace all race, abilities, religions, genders, and cultures. All post holders in regulated activity (having regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both your country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years. We welcome applications from suitable qualified persons from all diverse backgrounds. Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Tipo de puesto: Jornada completa, Contrato temporal Sueldo: 25\.000,00€\-28\.000,00€ al año Beneficios: * Comidas en la empresa * Ordenador de empresa * Parking gratuito Ubicación del trabajo: Empleo presencial