EYFS/KS1 SEN Teacher - Based at Rowde Campus
Visits to the school are encouraged and warmly welcomed, by prior arrangement.
INTRODUCTION
We are looking for a full-time/part-time enthusiastic and talented teacher to join a supportive team of professionals who are committed to raising standards and using innovative ways to enhance the learning experience of our pupils. We need an outstanding classroom practitioner who has a passion for ensuring all pupils achieve their potential.
SALARY
Teacher pay rates, MPS/UPS plus an additional SEND allowance. The level at which this is paid will be dependent on experience
Silverwood School is committed to all aspects of personal development, it is inclusive and seeks to ensure every individual achieves. You will be part of the Teacher’s Pension Scheme, Wiltshire Employee Rewards, offered continuous professional development and a comprehensive wellbeing package.
If you want to work with us, then we look forward to hearing from you.
TERMS
This role is a full-time/part-time permanent position based at our Rowde campus in Devizes (SN10, 2QQ)
THE ROLE
You will be responsible for pupils aged within the EYFS/KS1 phase with severe learning difficulties and complex autism.
We believe that all children have the right to access an inclusive Early Year’s curriculum where they are placed with their peers and learn in an active learning environment. Children are supported to develop characteristics of effective learning and become life-long learners. There is a high level of focus on the Prime Areas of Learning whilst ensuring our curriculum provides breadth and balance across all seven areas of learning identified in the Early Years Foundation Stage Profile. Our EYFS/KS1 curriculum incorporates learning, therapy and heath needs and is supported by an experienced team of Teaching Assistants.
You will need to have an excellent understanding of child development, and experience of teaching pupils with SEND. You will need to be a willing and inquisitive learner yourself and have the ability to work as a team with your own class and within the Silverwood School community. The successful candidate will have high expectations for all learners and be expected to take an active role within the curriculum team.
For more information about the role please view the Candidate pack
ABOUT US
Silverwood School is a maintained co-educational special school for pupils aged 4-19 years. We formed in September 2020 with campuses in Chippenham, Trowbridge and Rowde.
This is an exciting time to join Silverwood School as we are expanding our provision with a brand-new building at our Rowde campus. The new building will have a wide variety of new classes and support areas including subject specialist rooms, a hydrotherapy pool and new sensory rooms; it is due to open in September 2024.
Our mission is to enhance opportunities, enjoyment and outcomes for our pupils. We have an ambitious vision ‘Building community and Inspiring learning, to create a truly integrated and inclusive system of outstanding education for all young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Our SEND Support and Training Service, which contributes to our vision of ‘Building Community; Inspiring Learning’ supports the advancement of excellence in education for young people with special educational needs and disabilities in Wiltshire and beyond.
Silverwood School is proud to be a Values Based Education (VBE) School. We place our shared values at the heart of everything we do. Our values are principles that guide all our actions, decisions and relationships. At Silverwood School, we have chosen cooperation, courage, honesty, perseverance, respect and kindness as our six shared values. VBE goes beyond learning what our values mean; it encompasses living and experiencing our values every day.
HOW TO APPLY
Please download an application form from Eteach. Please note we cannot accept CVs and our standard application form must be completed.
Closing date: 16th April 2024
Interviews to be held after 24th April 2024
Please note if significant applications are received, interviews may be held earlier and the advert will be closed.
Silverwood School is an amalgamation of 3 special schools in Wiltshire. The three campuses of Silverwood School are known as Chippenham Campus (formerly St. Nicholas School), Rowde Campus (formally Rowdeford School) and Trowbridge Campus (Formally Larkrise School) it also incorporates Popular College in Chippenham.
Silverwood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.