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How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*?

Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff, and within the next year – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join us #teamOFG!

Job Title: SEN Teacher with Humanities Specialism

Location: Barton School, Barton-upon-Humber

Salary: Up to £42,200 per annum

Hours: 40 hours per week; Monday to Friday, 8.00am - 4.00pm

Contract: Permanent, Term Time only + 5 training days

Start date: Easter 2025

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Primary SEN Teacher to join our close-knit team at Barton School located in Barton-upon-Humber.

About the role

To provide a high quality education service for our students in accordance with Company policies, procedures and practices and the standards set by the Regulatory Body.

Responsibilities

To plan, deliver and teach individual students or small groups, in accordance with the School’s Curriculum framework and related policies
To monitor, record and report on student progress
To contribute to and help implement developments that relate to the School Development Plan
To promote, in line with Company policies, the physical, educational and moral development of the students
To contribute to the development and implementation of an environment and programme of learning for the individual student to ensure progression at an appropriate and satisfactory rate
To take responsibility for coordinating the teaching, development, assessment, recording and reporting of subjects and areas of learning across key stages as agreed with the Head Teacher
To devise, implement and review individual education plans, individual behaviour plans and other relevant individual plans in conjunction with other staff
To organise the classroom, its resources, student groupings and displays to provide a stimulating learning situation appropriate for students
Adequately plan to ensure the safety of students, in line with risk assessments, while both on and off site * To ensure Learning Support Assistants/Tutors/Instructors and care staff (where necessary) are well briefed and able to produce appropriate and effective resources/teaching aids * Work with and manage challenging behaviour, enabling students to develop from needing external control, to developing self control * To play a full part as a member of the School’s multi-professional team, ensuring effective working relationships with colleagues

Qualifications Required

Experience

Experience of working with pupils with additional needs

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About us

Barton is a DfE registered school and OFSTED rated pupil’s home offering a purpose built service specially designed to meet the educational and development needs of the pupils in our care. We provide care to pupils and young people with autism, Asperger’s Syndrome and associated difficulties. Based in Barton Upon Humber, North Lincolnshire, we are within easy reach of Barton, Scunthorpe, Doncaster, Hull and surrounding towns.

For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and young adults. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

**Why join Options Autism?**

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

Life Assurance
Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
“Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
Cycle to Work Schemes
Electric Car Purchase Scheme
Critical illness cover
Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.

And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

Equal Opportunities

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy.

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