Nurture Teacher – SEN at The Aurora Group

Guildford, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Jan, 26

Salary

48913.0

Posted On

23 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status, Experience in Special School Settings, Differentiated Curriculum Delivery, Knowledge of National Curriculum, Understanding of ASC, Social Emotional and Mental Health Needs, Curriculum Development, Behaviour Management

Industry

Education Administration Programs

Description

Overview and Responsibilities Nurture Teacher – SEN Location: Effingham, Surrey Salary: £34,398 - £48,913 per year (M1 - UPS1 Fringe)** Plus £5,000 Welcome bonus For Qualified Teacher* Hours: 40 hours per week - - Start time 8.15am - Finish time Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday 4.45pm. Thursday 5pm and Friday 4pm Start Date: As soon as possible Aurora Poppyfield School Join our dedicated team at Poppyfield School, where we support students aged 11–16 with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) through a nurturing and inclusive approach. We empower our young people to access the national curriculum in a way that works for them and to achieve meaningful vocational qualifications by the time they leave school. To see more about the work that Poppyfield does please follow this link - https://youtu.be/crpoGrYVnDU Why Apply? Make a real difference in students’ lives Contribute to a creative, inclusive curriculum Work with inspiring pupils and a supportive team Be part of an organisation that values and invests in staff Key Responsibilities: Curriculum Delivery: Plan and deliver engaging lessons tailored to students’ educational, physical, and social needs, using short, medium, and long-term planning. Collaboration: Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, contributing to meetings and maintaining effective communication with staff and leadership. Student Progress: Set, monitor, and review personalised learning targets; assess and report on student progress to stakeholders. Planning & Reflection: Develop and evaluate lesson plans, incorporating self-reflection and curriculum developments. Student Support: Contribute to EHC plans, PEPs, and LAC reviews; manage behaviour positively in line with school policy. Professional Practice: Stay informed on autism and inclusive education to enhance teaching effectiveness. Please note that duties will vary and you will be expected to contribute to the overall aims of the school when required. Please see the link below for our full job description: Job Description – Nurture Teacher Skills and Qualifications What We’re Looking For: Essential: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) Experience in special school settings, particularly with pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Proven ability to deliver a differentiated curriculum to meet diverse learning needs Strong knowledge of the national curriculum Working understanding of ASC and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, including complex presentations Desirable: Specialism in Science Additional qualifications in SEND Experience in curriculum development for learners with SEND, especially those with autism Understanding of co-occurring conditions associated with autism and their impact on learning Benefits and Additional Information What’s on offer: Be part of our successful team and also benefit from a generous package that includes: Life assurance Competitive Pension Welcome bonus is payable in 2 payments - 50% following successful completion of probation and 50% after one year service Perkbox - offering high street discounts, car lease scheme and bike to work scheme Employee assistance programme Private 24 hour GP Service Fully funded training and qualifications Free membership to our Health cash back plan - Claim back money on services such as dental, optical, physio and many more. How to apply: Please complete an online application form in full, remembering to include all employment and education details. If you need any assistance or would like any more information, please contact Liz in the Aurora Group Recruitment Team at liz.hudson@theauroragroup.co.uk ** Within Aurora we support teacher professional development by offering Upper Pay Scale both to teachers joining the company and through our internal professional development and performance management process. To be offered a role on Upper Pay Scale we will expect you to: provide evidence that you are already receiving an Upper Pay Scale salary. Hold specific allocated responsibility, once you have completed your induction, that contributes to whole school improvement including the overall raising of standards in the school and demonstrate their ongoing commitment to their own CPD. Details of the relevant area of responsibility will be discussed with you at interview and further when you join the company. Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Aurora Group is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children. The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer. This advert could be taken down at any point in time without prior notice if the position is filled. Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search.

Responsibilities

Plan and deliver engaging lessons tailored to students’ needs while collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team. Monitor and assess student progress, contributing to their educational and personal development.