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As a class co-ordinator, you will be responsible for the daily management and support of your class group. Working closely with your class team of teaching assistants and link teachers, you will be supporting KS3+ pupils to access their timetabled lessons delivered by subject specialists, delivery of PSHCE and PFA, oversee the daily organisation of the class group and manage and support communication with pupils, parents/carers and other agencies.

As part of a supportive staff team, you will have a passion for improving the lives for autistic pupils and their families. You will have a commitment to supporting with the delivery of lessons and you will engage with a wide range of professionals, including therapists and external agencies to ensure all pupils are reaching their full potential.

Sutherland House School is a non-maintained specialist school for autistic children and young people aged 3-19. The school prides itself on creating personalised learning opportunities with a vision for reaching potential for each individual pupil. We offer small class groups, favourable staffing levels and excellent opportunities for training and professional development. The school has an Ofsted rating of Good. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Previous experience of working in an additional need’s environment is desirable however full training and support will be given.

Main Purpose

> To provide and maintain a safe, low sensory and happy environment.

> To support Subject Teachers in the responsibility for the education of the pupils in the class.

> To oversee and organise a class daily with the support of a Subject Teacher.

> To support the Subject Teacher responsible for the class to ensure high standards of learning and achievement for all.

Duties and Responsibilities

> With support from the Subject Teacher/s deliver well-structured lessons to assigned classes and develop appropriate resources for this learning.

> With support from the PHSE Teacher, deliver Personal Development sessions for the class which meet individual pupils EHCP and IEP targets.

> Promote pupils’ spiritual, moral, social, cultural, physical and mental development alongside British values within the classroom and wider learning environment.

> Teach individuals or groups of pupils within, or outside of, the classroom.

> Deliver adapted lessons to class group to meet the individual needs of pupils and apply differentiated learning.

Please review the job description for more details.

Please be aware, we are unable to accept applications from candidates who have restricted hours, and we are unable offer sponsorships.

What we offer:

> Extensive induction with autism specialist training

> Paid job-related qualifications during employment

> Free initial DBS Check

> Employer pension scheme

> Friendly and supportive work environment

> Refer a friend scheme worth £500

> Access to the Blue Light Card scheme

> Employee Assistance Programme

> Paid maternity/ paternity/ adoption leave

We reserve the right to close the advert once sufficient applications have been received, therefore, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Autism East Midlands is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from anyone interested in working with people with autism. We are also a Disability Confident Employer. If you meet the person specification criteria and are eligible for the Disability Confident scheme, we will guarantee you an interview – just let us know in your covering letter or in your email when you send us your application form.

Either way don’t forget to tell us if you are applying under the Disability Confident scheme.

Autism East Midlands is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. If you’re a successful applicant you will need an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check, this cost will be met by Autism East Midlands. The successful applicant will need to sign up to the annual DBS Update Service at a current cost of £13 per year

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