SEND Teacher (Land-Based Learning)

SEN Teacher (Land-Based Learning) – Somerset; West Hatch TA3 5RH and Hambridge TA10 0BG

Salary: £27,456 - £43,014 (From 1st April: £28,288 - £44,304) | Full Time (40 hours/week)

Purpose of the Role

To plan and deliver high-quality, inclusive teaching that meets the diverse needs of pupils with complex needs and challenging behaviours. 

At Somerset Progressive School

Somerset Progressive School prides itself on being very unique. Both sites are set in rural locations on the outskirts of Taunton.  Each site offers an attractive and stimulating learning environment, combining specialised teaching facilities with local resources.

There is a high staff to pupil ratio with most receiving 1:1 tuition or working in small groups.  Pupils are encouraged to work alongside others and co-operatively in pairs and small groups, as the development of social skills and independent work strategies are vital.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivering and planning lessons to support a wide range of learning styles inclusive of land-based teaching and learning through all Key Stages within horticultural and animal care

• Providing professional learning and development for all pupils through establishing personalised learning routes

• Helping and supporting individual pupils as required and encouraging them to research topics themselves

• Prepare teaching materials, instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials, in order to prevent injuries and damage

Requirements

• A committed and passionate view of students with SEND

• At least two years’ experience minimum of working in a SEND environment or similar unit/provision

• Experience with land-based teaching is a requirement

• QTS/QTLS is advantageous

Benefits of Joining for Keys Group

• NEST enhanced pension scheme

• Staff Referral Scheme – Refer a friend to join Keys Group and split a £500 referral bonus between you

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

• Access to a blue light discount card

• Fully funded training and qualifications for all colleagues

• Enhanced pay scales based on experience and qualifications

• Employee benefits scheme such as wellbeing app and a range of discounts 

• Life assurance

Commitment to Equality and Armed Forces Covenant

Keys Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including veterans and military families, through our Armed Forces Covenant. Eligible service personnel and veterans are guaranteed an interview when their military experience is detailed in their CV. We provide veteran-friendly policies, peer support, and military awareness training.

Safeguarding

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts require an enhanced DBS check.

More can be found about Keys Group and our Therapeutic Education Services here

School tours are highly welcomed as a part of our interview selection process.

Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of suitable applications.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education an online search will be carried out on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence checks.