SEN Class Teacher Addington School, Reading, Berkshire

Job description

To work within the policies and guidance of Addington School, as an effective and motivational
professional who is ambitious for their pupils and therefore challenges and supports staff and pupils to
achieve their best through:
 Inspiring trust and confidence
 Building team commitment
 Engaging and motivating pupils and colleagues
 Being a reflective and self-evaluating practitioner
 Taking positive action to improve the quality of learning throughout the school
 Ensure that all the pupils in your class receive motivating, effective and relevant learning opportunities
which meet their individual needs as outlined in their Statement of Educational Needs (EHCP) and in
accordance with the school’s curriculum guidance
 You are expected to contribute to the design and provision of an engaging, challenging curriculum

Essential educational requirements

Degree level education

Essential qualifications

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Essential skills and experience

 Teaching experience of pupils with SEN in either mainstream or special school setting.
 Ability to promote high standards of behaviour amongst pupils and respect for others
 Excellent written and verbal communication skills
 Competent ICT skills
 Knowledge and understanding of current educational legislation and initiatives

Employee benefits

The opportunity to work in a special school judged ‘Outstanding’.
• An environment committed to staff development and growing leadership.
• A school with a coaching and collaborative culture.
• The opportunity to personalise the curriculum.
• Membership of an inclusive learning community with SEND expertise.
• A school where creativity and innovation is encouraged

About Addington School

Address: Woodlands Avenue, Reading, Berkshire, RG5 3EU
Phase: Not Applicable
Type: Special School