Are you a Qualified Teacher looking for an exciting and rewarding new challenge in SEN education?

• Would you enjoy playing an integral part of the team responsible for designing and shaping our school’s curriculum?
• Does the opportunity to complete fully funded training and research in behaviour science driven teaching appeal to you?
• Would you like a better work life balance with less marking or planning?

If ‘Yes’ Jigsaw School, rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted for autistic children aged 4-19 could have the teaching role you’re looking
for!

Role Summary

As part of the Qualified Teaching team, you will support our autistic pupils using instruction based on behaviour analysis and positive reinforcement techniques to accelerate learning. Working within small class groups or on a 1:1 basis, you will use specialised support plans to help pupils meet their individual needs and achieve their full potential. You will also be responsible for designing, planning and delivering wider school curriculum and special events that encourage
development, enhance learning and provides unique opportunities to our pupils.

How will you contribute to the team?

Class Teaching

• Provide support and teaching based on behaviour analysis to autistic pupils
• Collect, record and analyse data to monitor progress and develop support plans
• Interact and participate with the pupils in the development of skills that support their social and emotional development
• Lead and take part in educational visits and off-site activities with pupils (during school hours)

Qualified Teaching Team

• Contribute to the design of an engaging school curriculum, providing differentiated long, medium and short-term plans
• Plan and deliver school-wide curriculum activities such as topic lessons and themed event/weeks
• Oversee the implementation and evaluations of wider school curriculum plan
• Support the delivery of life skills programmes and entry level qualifications for students, including assessments, recording evidence and internal moderation
• Contribute to team meetings and the school’s newsletter

What can we offer our Qualified Teachers?

• £1000 joining bonus
• A rewarding role with a good work life balance
• The opportunity to use your teaching experience to shape an individualised and engaging curriculum
• Accelerated career advancement opportunities. (This role will Including progression to the role of Lead Teacher (QTS) on successful completion of the 12-week probationary period)
• A range of fully funded training pathways including behaviour analysis specific qualifications such as CABAS Teaching Ranks, Registered Behaviour Technician (RBT), Board Certified Behaviour Analysis certification (BCBA), UK Society for Behaviour Analysis certification UKBA (cert) and a Masters in High Incidence & Disabilities (worth up to £13,000)
• Opportunity to work alongside a multidisciplinary team of behaviour analysts, teachers, speech & language therapists and occupational therapists allowing a holistic approach to pupil development
• Excellent staff wellbeing and support facilities

What will you need to apply?

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Qualified Teaching & Learning Status (QTLS) Candidate (For Early Careers Teachers (ECT’s) – A minimum of 1 year of the supported induction process to have been completed in a mainstream setting)
• Teaching experience within the UK school system and an understanding of the National Curriculum in England
• An interest in and/or experience of working in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
• Confident working with children who exhibit behaviours that challenge and supporting others with personal/intimate care where required
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to liaise professionally with all stakeholders
• An understanding and commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
• The ability to perform tasks of a physical nature (often demanding) including twisting and stooping and working at a lower height
• A commitment to Jigsaw’s ongoing training and professional development programme
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel & PowerPoint)
• Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion
• A positive, can-do attitude