SEN Teacher – ASC & SALT (Aspire Learning – Croydon)

Job Title: SEN Teacher - ASC & SALT (Aspire Learning - Croydon) Horizon Care and Education have an exciting opportunity for a SEN Teacher at Aspire Learning in Croydon! Aspire Learning is an independent primary school providing inspirational, nurture-based specialist SEND education to pupils aged 5 - 11 years old. We are looking for an enthusiastic SEN Teacher to join our supportive team. We are searching for SEN Teachers with experience working with children aged 5-11 with ASC and speech, language, and communication needs. SEN Teachers will need to have experience working with pre-verbal ASC pupils and supporting the development of communication skills using approaches such as PECS, Makaton, Attention Autism, and TEACCH. Some pupils will require an element of personal care and support. Bright Futures, Inspired By You. Through education, we enable young people to gain the skills and resilience needed to succeed in life beyond school, inspiring the brightest futures. Minimum Requirements: QTS or QTLS Qualification and/or relevant experience Up-to-date safeguarding and child protection qualifications/knowledge and experience The ideal candidate should: Be an outstanding classroom practitioner. Have the energy, passion, and drive to raise standards. Have initiative, vision, excellent planning, and organisational skills. Have experience of working with students with SEMH and additional needs. Have knowledge and understanding of developments in education. About us: Horizon schools foster a healthy sense of community both inside and outside of their immediate surroundings. As part of our highly personalised and purposeful provision, pupils at our schools participate in a wide range of academic, creative, sporting, and vocational learning opportunities and activities, which supports them in developing a range of skills and maximising learning outcomes. Our teachers will be supported by our Director of Curriculum, Headteachers, SENCos, Operational Directors, and the Managing Director of Education Services as well as our extensive therapeutic team. If you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people and enabling them to shape their own future, then we want you to be part of our team. Why work for us? Competitive pay rates Christmas bonus Blue Light Card Colleague referral scheme with cash rewards Financial wellbeing service Life Assurance Tastecard - spectacular savings on dining, cinema tickets, and UK attractions! Opportunity to progress in your career through our Education Academy and ongoing training and professional development. Comprehensive and tailored induction programme including face-to-face training, online modules, and shadowing. Face-to-face therapeutic training and support for all colleagues via our SHINE programme. Access to a wide range of free online courses for all colleagues. Employee assistance programme - free, confidential support. Supportive management and senior leaders. High quality CPD opportunities. Free eye checks. Community and wellbeing support. To start your journey with Horizon, apply now! Horizon Care and Education is committed to its employees and values the needs of our employees and the people we support. We recognise the need to recruit, retain, and develop highly skilled staff, so we are committed to attracting and retaining talent who align with our values, vision & mission statement. We value diversity, equality, and inclusion, offering equal opportunities to all individuals interested in joining our organisation. Candidates who meet the minimum required criteria will be guaranteed an interview under the disability confident employer scheme. During your application process, you will be asked to complete an application form which will be used through your recruitment assessment and onboarding journey. We are committed to safeguarding and enabling a safe culture that ensures our employees and the young people in our care receive the right support that meets their individual needs. We promote the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expect all employees to share this commitment. If you don't have a CV, don't worry - just let us know why you would be perfect for this job.

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