SEN CLASS TEACHERS

Ref: SCH-PS-0005 30 day(s) remaining

Establishment: Paddock School Location: Paddock Upper School & Sixth Form, Broadwater Road, Tooting SW17 0DZ & Paddock Lower & Middle School, St. Margaret’s Crescent, P Salary: Main Pay Scale | M1 - M6 | UPR (for exceptional candidates) Department: Teachers Job Type: Full Time

Closing Date: 22/04/2025 17:00 Interview Date: To be confirmed Start Date: 01/09/2025

Additional Information

Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: TTO - Term time only Hours per Week: 32.50 Weeks per Year: 52.143 Pay Grade: Main Pay Scale | M1 - M6 | UPR (for exceptional candidates)

The Role

As we expand to our new purpose-built secondary site in Tooting, we are seeking enthusiastic and compassionate Class Teachers to join our dedicated teams. If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact to the lives of SEN pupils, we would love for you to join our team!

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

Minimum Requirements: Qualified Teacher Status

Having previous special school or base experience is an advantage.

We are looking for someone who is:

Passionate about SEN education and making learning meaningful for all pupils Compassionate and empathetic, putting pupils' individual needs first
A collaborative team player, working closely with multidisciplinary specialists Committed to lifelong learning and looking for professional development Resilient and adaptable, ready for both challenges and rewards
Dedicated to celebrating student progress, however big or small Willing to go the extra mile

Paddock School reserves the right to interview before the closing date.

You are welcome to come on a school visit before submitting your application. To arrange a tour, please email recruitment@paddock.wandsworth.sch.uk

Paddock School is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Benefits

Other
Access to employee wellbeing scheme
Cycle 2 Work
Excellent CPD & training partnerships within school experts and beyond Support from on-site multi-disciplinary therapy team
Exciting opportunities to develop a specialist area of interest
Flexible PPA time to support work-life balance Access to an employee wellbeing scheme
Opportunities for career progression & leadership pathways Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
Smart Schools Benefits	Which include Lifestyle Savings, Wellness support, saving scheme for everyday expenses
Strong senior leadership support and mentoring

Qualifications

Qualification Title	Grade
Qualified Teacher Status		Essential

Skills

Experience/Knowledge
Ability to adapt teaching to meet pupils’ needs	Desirable
Ability to use skills and knowledge and interpersonal skills to build effective working relationships with pupils, colleagues, parents and the wider school community	Desirable
Knowledge of guidance and requirements around safeguarding children and how to implement it effectively	Desirable
Knowledge of effective behaviour management strategies and commitment to follow whole school protocols to support emotional regulation	Desirable
Good ICT skills, particularly using ICT to support learning	Desirable
A good understanding of how children learn	Desirable
Knowledge of the National Curriculum and how to apply to teaching in a specialist setting	Desirable
Knowledge of effective teaching and learning strategies for pupils with special educational needs	Desirable
Ability to adapt teaching to meet pupils’ needs	Desirable
Knowledge of guidance and requirements around safeguarding children and how to implement it effectively	Essential
Ability to use skills and knowledge and interpersonal skills to build effective working relationships with pupils, colleagues, parents and the wider school community	Essential
Ability to adapt teaching to meet pupils’ needs	Essential
A good understanding of how children learn	Essential
Knowledge of effective teaching and learning strategies for pupils with special educational needs	Essential
Knowledge of the National Curriculum and how to apply to teaching in a specialist setting	Essential
Knowledge of effective behaviour management strategies and commitment to follow whole school protocols to support emotional regulation	Essential
Knowledge of effective teaching and learning strategies for pupils with special educational needs	Desirable
Knowledge of the National Curriculum and how to apply to teaching in a specialist setting	Desirable
A good understanding of how children learn	Desirable
Good ICT skills, particularly using ICT to support learning	Desirable
Knowledge of effective behaviour management strategies and commitment to follow whole school protocols to support emotional regulation	Desirable
Knowledge of guidance and requirements around safeguarding children and how to implement it effectively	Desirable
Ability to use skills and knowledge and interpersonal skills to build effective working relationships with pupils, colleagues, parents and the wider school community	Desirable
Good ICT skills, particularly using ICT to support learning	Essential
Relevant Experience
Successful special school experience	Desirable
Training and experience of using a range of specialist strategies	Desirable
Training and experience of using a range of specialist strategies	Desirable
Successful special school experience	Desirable
Personal Attributes
A commitment to getting the best outcomes for all pupils and promoting the ethos and values of the school	Essential
High expectations for children’s attainment and progress	Essential
Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively	Essential
Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times	Essential
Commitment to safeguarding and equality	Essential
Commitment to safeguarding and equality	Essential
Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times	Essential
Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively	Essential
High expectations for children’s attainment and progress	Essential
A commitment to getting the best outcomes for all pupils and promoting the ethos and values of the school	Essential