SEN Base Teacher – Mid-Dorset Primary School
Supply Tree · Dorset, VT · 4 days ago
Full-time
About the role
Start: January 2027 – Finish: end of academic year (July 2027). This is a newly formed SEN base within a Dorset primary school, supporting Key Stage 1 pupils. The school seeks a teacher with a strong understanding of child development and knowledge and experience of the EYFS curriculum. SEN training and knowledge would be an advantage.
Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver differentiated lessons tailored to individual needs.
- Support pupils with SEND, including autism, speech and language needs, cognition and learning difficulties, or social, emotional and mental health needs.
- Review Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and individual learning targets.
- Work closely with teaching assistants, therapists, parents, and external agencies.
- Monitor progress and adapt teaching strategies accordingly.
- Promote inclusion and support pupils’ transition between the SEN base and mainstream classes where appropriate.
- Manage behaviour positively and create a safe, supportive learning environment.
Requirements
- Strong understanding of child development.
- Knowledge and experience of the EYFS curriculum.
- SEN training and knowledge (advantageous).