Job overview

Our Adapted Curriculum is a separate provision at [Employer hidden] for children who have more complex social communication needs. Currently catering for Early Years, KS1, KS2 & KS3 aged children, this department provides a low arousal, highly therapeutic environment which follows the Equals Curriculum, a functional, hands-on curriculum where communication support is central to its success. We also follow the SCERTS framework (Social Communication Emotional Regulation Transition Support) to support our assessment, target setting and maintenance of a high quality, communication friendly environment.

Close multi-disciplinary team work, is one of our core values, and we are very proud of our dynamic team of specialist teachers, speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, teaching assistants, and specialist behaviour assistants who work very closely together to ensure our students experience a meaningful, holistic timetable of activities to optimise their independence and emotional well-being.

What the role involves:

The role involves planning, teaching and delivering an adapted and pertinent functional curriculum, within a maximum class size of 6 pupils, working alongside an experienced MDT. The provision will largely follow the guidelines of the Equals Curriculum, so experience teaching functional / adapted curriculums would be beneficial. The new teacher will be creating schemes of work that equip these children with the education, functional needs and life skills that are essential to them to succeed in an ever-changing landscape.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Confidence, enthusiasm and a passion for learning.
• A relevant teaching qualification.
• Experience of delivering KS1 / KS2 curriculum – foundational literacy and mathematic skills.
• Experience with the Equals curriculum is favourable, but not essential.
• Experience and/or interest in working with children with more profound/complex Special Education Needs.
• Excellent English skills (clear written and spoken English) along with good reading, writing and numeracy skills.
• Experience of using symbolised communication systems (AAC) to support language and learning in the classroom.
• The ability to build good working relationships with children, teachers, parents and carers.
• Experience of working with children with Special Education Needs (SEN), in particular children on the Autism Spectrum.
• Experience assessing and supporting challenging behaviours are highly desirable for this role.
• The ability to promote positive behaviour in a nurturing environment is essential.
• The ability to manage a small group of children with social communication needs.

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Station Road, Motspur Park, New Malden

London

KT3 6JJ

United Kingdom

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Blossom House is a very special place to work, not just because of our wonderful team of staff, but also because of the satisfaction of supporting the development of our fantastic pupils. Rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted in November 2023, we aim to continually evolve our working environment to ensure we remain an outstanding place to work.

We believe in the importance of supporting our staff in all ways and we are committed to investing in your personal development, giving you the opportunity to undertake external courses as well as offering training in INSET. We have a Learning Teaching and Therapy Support Team in place to offer one to one coaching if required.

​All assistants currently have the opportunity to obtain a City & Guilds accredited training course in Behaviour Support Management while working here. We also deliver the Elklan course which is an accredited speech and language training programme aimed at professionals working in schools.

We also acknowledge any stress that may be experienced through working in this environment. To support our teaching staff, therapists and other staff, we offer sports activities (including yoga and football) and an employee assistance programme which includes one to one counselling.

When you join the team at Blossom House, you’ll benefit from:

• A modern, climate-controlled working environment at Motspur Park.
• Well-equipped teaching rooms with interactive whiteboards.
• Ample underground car parking and good transport links at Motspur Park, while our Euston school is within walking distance from London Euston rail station.
• Small classes (maximum of 10 but usually less).
• Learning Support Assistant in every class.
• A wellbeing programme that includes a £60 termly wellbeing allowance.
• Generous holiday allowance.
• An independent employee assistance programme.
• UK Healthcare cash plan designed to help cover your day to day healthcare      expenditure such as optical and dental bills and offers cashback (up to policy limits) for a variety of different medical treatments. It also offers lifestyle benefits and discounted gym membership.
• Free lunch once a week and ample drinks and snacks in our comfortable staff room.
• Cycle scheme and Tech scheme.
• End of term parties and gifts.

Comments from our staff

‘I was going to give up teaching until I joined Blossom, 8 years later and still learning new things and enjoying it.’

‘It’s nice to feel part of a community where care is at its centre.’

‘Being able to work as such a close team, with so much support, is brilliant.’

‘Everyone is so friendly and the team approach makes working here so much easier.’

We are always interested in meeting friendly, competent, dedicated, suitably qualified and experienced candidates for roles at Blossom House. If you are interested in making a difference and joining our dedicated team, please send your application to [contact hidden].