Job Description

Purpose of Role

We are seeking a dedicated, dynamic, and highly committed individual to take on the role of both SEN Teacher . This role involves supporting the strategic development of the school's Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision and overseeing its day-to-day implementation. The goal is to ensure that students with special needs are supported in meeting their individual learning goals and developmental requirements.

About Tenby Tropicana Aman

Tenby Tropicana Aman Opening in 2018, TTA is on a purpose-built campus located in an attractive green setting in a suburban area of Tropicana Aman, just outside of Kuala Lumpur. With currently 500+ students on role, age 3 -16 across primary and secondary, our vibrant and dynamic school continues to grow and has already fostered a happy atmosphere and strong sense of community.

We believe in fostering active engagement in learning, celebrating character strengths and developing authentic leadership skills. We enable students to become happy learners and develop into innovative thinkers, confident young adults, and life-long learners. Our students develop resilience, a growth mindset and deep character strengths that allow them to flourish in an ever-changing world.

Our primary school follows the National Curriculum for England, incorporating the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) thematic approach in teaching and learning activities. In our secondary school the National Curriculum for England is delivered at Key Stage 3 leading up to IGCSE. We offer a wide range of IGCSE subjects and are an accredited centre for CAIE, Oxford AQA and Edexcel.

Tenby Tropicana Aman is part of ISP Malaysia, one of the leading education groups in Malaysia that operates Tenby Schools, Asia Pacific Schools and Straits International Schools. The nine school campuses are strategically located in the developed areas of Klang Valley in Selangor, Perak, Penang and Johor.

ISP Malaysia is part of ISP, a global community of over 100 international schools across more than 20 countries.

Key Benefits

A culture of engagement and trust, where staff contributions are recognised and valued.
A passionate and motivated team of professionals who put children at the heart of decision-making.
An embedded commitment to professional development and employee well-being.
Access to expertise, best practice sharing and learning opportunities across countries and cultures.
Competitive remuneration

ISP Principles

Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.
Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others.
Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.
Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools.
Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.

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Sen Teacher - Key Responsibilities

Classroom Support

SEN Teacher in delivering lessons and activities.
Provide one-to-one or small group support to SEN students.

Student Care

Support students with personal, social, or physical needs (e.g., mobility, communication, self-care).
Encourage independence and confidence in learning.

Behaviour & Engagement

Help manage classroom behaviour using positive reinforcement.
Motivate and engage students during lessons.

Preparation & Resources

Prepare learning materials, teaching aids, and resources as directed by the teacher.
Assist in adapting materials for SEN students.

Monitoring & Feedback

Observe and report students' progress, challenges, and behaviour to the SEN teacher.
Contribute to the development of IEPs by sharing observations.

Teamwork

Work collaboratively with teachers, parents, and support staff.
Participate in training and development sessions.

Line management

SEN Teacher will report to theHead of Primary .

Qualifications and Experience

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Education and specialization or certification in Special Needs Education

Experience and Skills:

Minimum 3-5 years of teaching experience, with at least 2 years working directly in Special Educational Needs or Inclusive Education.

ISP Core Competencies

You consistently demonstrate and role-model the ISP Core Competencies in all that you do.

Cognitive

• Curious and agile

Learns by questioning, exploring and investigating.
Self-motivated; develops goals, monitors progress and adapts plans as necessary.
Comfortable with uncertainty and ambiguity; stays engaged and curious and effectively balances patience and action.
Open-minded; willing to try and test ideas.
Challenges traditional methods and ways of thinking and encourages new perspectives.

Creative problem-solver

Tackles challenges in an organised and systematic way and finds solutions.
Resourceful and imaginative; sees problems as opportunities to explore alternatives and possibilities.
Uses logic to break complex problems down into manageable components.
Interprets and evaluates data and evidence to classify information and recognise patterns and relationships.
Leverages data and information as critical components in decision-making.

Interpersonal

Empathetic and emotionally intelligent
Excels at teamwork and building positive relationships.
Motivates and encourages others by sharing positive feedback and recognising and celebrating their contributions.
Understands and respects others' views, beliefs and feelings, building trust and rapport.
Self-reflects to understand how their actions and behaviour affect others.
Manages and self-regulates their emotions.

Collaborative and communicative

Communicates openly, honestly and professionally.
Actively listens and encourages contributions; values others' inputs and ideas.
Adapts their style, tone and approach according to others' needs.
Shares relevant knowledge, ideas and information with others.
Handles conflict and disagreements constructively, facilitating dialogue, understanding and resolution

Self-Leadership

Amazing Learner

Manages their own personal development, focusing on continuous learning and getting better.
Umble, self-aware and open about their own areas for growth.
Seeks out, welcomes and acts on feedback.
Understands the internal and external factors affecting their learning and takes ownership for mitigating these.
An agile learner who makes connections between experiences and is able to unlearn when new solutions are required.

Resilient

Practices self-care and encourages others to do the same.
Organises themselves and their time and resources well to effectively manage challenges and stressors.
Understands their own emotions and triggers and follows healthy habits to help manage stress.
Uses inner strength when times are challenging or when working outside of their comfort zone.
Recovers positively from setbacks, using them as an opportunity to learn and grow

Digital

Technologically literate

Uses technology in an ethical way, following cybersecurity and data protection best practice.
Communicates clearly and respectfully across digital and virtual channels.
Possesses strong functional skills, using technology effectively to support them in their role.
Understands different digital tools and systems, selecting and using the appropriate solution for specific purposes.
Keeps up with change, adapting to and embracing new technologies.

Global

Values driven

Role models the ISP Principles.
Understands their responsibilities and the impact and influence they have.
Demonstrates a multi-cultural mindset and respects the different values, behaviours, attitudes, and practices across cultures.
Prioritises well-being, inclusion and belonging and is caring, considerate and supportive of others.
Considers the environmental and social impact of their actions and finds ways to minimise these.

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All postholders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years of employment history.

ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.

ISP Principles

Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding

and Health & Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.

Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others.

Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.

Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools.

Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.

ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including an online due diligence search, references and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years' employment history.

ISP Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender expression, age, disability status, neurodivergence, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.

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