Silverwood School is an inspirational and forward thinking maintained Special School based in the heart of Wiltshire and spread across three campuses. Our school is dedicated to supporting pupils aged 4-19 years with a wide range of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Our mission is to enhance opportunities, enjoyment and empower every pupil to reach their full potential. Our vision is ambitious ‘Building Community; Inspiring Learning’, to create a truly integrated and inclusive system of outstanding education for all young people with SEND needs.
Joining our team means becoming part of a passionate, driven and skilled group of professionals who pride themselves in creating an environment where innovation and leadership are central to improving SEN education.
• We offer a bespoke and tailored package of training opportunities to work with external professionals, alongside ongoing CPD opportunities
• All staff upon joining attend a structured, well supported and informative induction programme.
• Our staff are given freedom to teach and tailor lessons to meet pupil’s individual needs and are not constrained in the way mainstream schools can be.
• All staff have a strong sense of shared purpose and vision, clarity of values and use these daily to guide our actions, interactions and decision making and are at the heart of everything we do.
• Working here isn’t always easy but it is deeply rewarding. Every day brings opportunities to learn, connect and change lives.
What our staff are saying:
“Silverwood has a real sense of community and we are forever evolving and changing as a school. It’s a really exciting and inspirational place to work with fantastic people in every department and level in the school”
“I absolutely love my job and look forward to coming into school every day. I love the team I work with and fully trust and respect them all. They support me 100% as I do them.”
About the role:
• Our KS1 SEN Teacher will be based at our Trowbridge campus which boasts an imaginative and sensory rich outdoor Forest School, bespoke indoor sensory room, inclusive and relaxing library and ICT suite.
• You will be welcomed by a team of 15 passionate and enthusiastic SEN teachers who work closely to help support, guide and encourage each other.
• Your class will have up to 8 pupils all with a range of needs including Autism and associated needs, pre- verbal, medical, sensory and complex needs.
• You will work collaboratively with your class team to ensure that every child receives the support they need to succeed.
• You will be responsible for planning, delivering and assessing high quality lessons to a mixed age group of KS1 pupil being taught a semi-formal pathway. However, we also have Pre-Formal and Social Communication pathways taught at our Trowbridge campus.
• Adapting your teaching techniques to meet a Semi-Formal curriculum working on developing social skills, interactions and emotional regulation through structured activities using a variety of teaching methods.
We are seeking a passionate, caring and creative KS1Teacher who thrives on making meaningful connections and unlocking potential in every child and who:
• Commits to plan and deliver innovative and engaging lessons, tailored to the needs, abilities and learning styles of each pupil and be committed to ensuring that learning is meaningful, accessible and approachable.
• Encourage self-advocacy and promote confidence amongst our learners, implementing strategies to help pupils with social or emotional difficulties to learn in a positive and supportive environment.
• Has patience, understanding and empathy in their approach to teaching -being able to think outside the box is essential.
• Strong behaviour management skills are critical in creating a safe, productive and structured learning environment
• Has the ability to communicate instructions and feedback clearly and effectively, adapting their communication style to suit the needs of their pupils.
• Show resilience and remains calm and who is solution focused at all times throughout the day.
Silverwood School is an inspirational and forward thinking maintained special school based in the heart of Wiltshire and spread across three campuses. Our school is dedicated to supporting pupils aged 4-19 years with a wide range of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Our mission is to enhance opportunities, enjoyment and empower every pupil to reach their full potential. Our vision is ambitious ‘Building Community; Inspiring Learning’, to create a truly integrated and inclusive system of outstanding education for all young people with SEND needs.
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.
