Primary SEND Specialist

Location: Near Middleton, Leeds 

Contract Type: Long-term, Temporary (Minimum of 1 full term, potentially ongoing) 

Start Date: September 2024 

PK Education is seeking a dedicated and passionate Primary SEND Specialist to join our team for a rewarding long-term contract at a school near Middleton, Leeds. This role involves working in a specialised provision class for 6 pupils with complex SEND, predominantly focusing on communication difficulties.

Key Responsibilities:

- Provide individualised and group support for students with complex SEND needs, primarily communication challenges.

- Utilise visual aids and non-verbal communication techniques to enhance learning and interaction.

- Conduct 1-1 sessions on a rotational basis, as well as facilitate group activities both within the mainstream classroom and the provision setting.

- Collaborate with other educators and support staff to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment.

- Implement creative and proactive teaching strategies to engage and inspire students.

Requirements:

- Experience working with pupils with complex SEND, particularly those with communication difficulties.

- Experience working in primary or SEND education and knowledge of the primary curriculum is highly beneficial, however secondary experience will be considered.

- Proficiency in using visual aids and non-verbal communication methods.

- Strong passion for supporting and empowering students with special educational needs.

- Positive attitude, extreme proactivity, and a creative approach to teaching and problem-solving.

- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

- Willingness to support with personal care.

- Ability to forge meaningful and trusting relationships with pupils.

If you are a dedicated Primary SEND Specialist looking for a challenging yet highly rewarding opportunity, we would love to hear from you. Join us in making a real difference in the lives of these exceptional pupils.

How to Apply:

Please submit your CV to (url removed) or if you are interested and would like to discuss the role in more depth, feel free to call Chloe on (phone number removed).

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