Alternative Provision Primary SEMH and Reading Specialist

Main Role:

• Design, implement, and support a whole-school reading approach in a new specialist setting.
• Fulfill professional responsibilities as per the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document.
• Meet the expectations in the Teachers’ Standards.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan and teach well-structured lessons.
• Assess, monitor, record, and report on pupils’ learning needs, progress, and achievements.
• Adapt teaching to respond to pupils’ strengths and needs.
• Set high expectations to inspire and challenge pupils.
• Promote good progress and outcomes.
• Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge.
• Prepare pupils for external tests as needed.
• Address social, emotional, and mental health barriers to learning.

Whole-School Organisation, Strategy, and Development:

• Implement phonics reading schemes for primary phase readers.
• Develop a whole-school reading scheme supporting learners with dyslexia, ADHD, and Autism.
• Contribute to the school’s policies, practices, and procedures.
• Support the wider life and ethos of the school.
• Work on curriculum and pupil development.
• Provide cover for absent teachers.

Health, Safety, and Discipline:

• Promote pupil safety and wellbeing.
• Maintain good order and discipline, ensuring a safe learning environment.

Professional Development:

• Participate in appraisal procedures and further training.
• Support the professional development of others.

Communication:

• Communicate effectively with pupils, parents, and carers.

Collaboration:

• Work with colleagues and other professionals.
• Develop effective professional relationships.

Conduct:

• Uphold public trust and maintain high ethical standards.
• Respect the school’s ethos, policies, and practices.
• Follow statutory professional duties and responsibilities.

Management of Staff and Resources:

• Collaborate with teachers and support staff for optimal outcomes.
• Assist in recruiting and developing staff.
• Manage delegated resources.

Safeguarding:

• Safeguard and promote the welfare of children, following school policies and the staff code of conduct.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Qualified teacher status and a degree.
• Successful teaching experience in SEMH settings or similar.
• Experience with Phonics schemes.
• Experience with reading approaches supporting dyslexia and other learning barriers.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Knowledge of the National Curriculum and effective teaching strategies.
• Understanding of child learning processes.
• Ability to adapt teaching to pupil needs.
• Ability to build effective relationships with pupils.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and behaviour management.
• Good ICT skills, particularly for supporting learning.

Personal Qualities:

• Commitment to pupil outcomes and school ethos.
• High expectations for pupil attainment and progress.
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively.
• Commitment to confidentiality, safeguarding, and equality.

Note: This description is illustrative of the role’s general nature and responsibilities. It is not exhaustive. Salary is based on experience and qualifications, with TRL negotiable. Additional duties may be assigned by the headteacher or line manager.