SEND Teacher - Autism/ADHD Support, Immediate Start Kirkby

TeacherActive Limited.; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate start

Placement until Christmas break

Make a real difference

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Job summary

TeacherActive is seeking a passionate SEND Teacher to join one of our partner schools in Kirkby, starting immediately and continuing until the Christmas break. You will support pupils in the upper classes of the school's SEND base, including Autism, ADHD and related behaviours, building positive relationships and using nurturing approaches.

This role focuses on relationship-led SEND practice, creating a safe, structured and inclusive learning environment while adapting activities to individual

Qualifications

• Has experience working within a SEND setting, ideally with pupils with Autism and ADHD.
• Has a strong understanding of behaviour as a form of communication.
• Is confident supporting pupils who may display challenging or dysregulated behaviours.
• Can build meaningful relationships with pupils on an individual basis.
• Is patient, empathetic, resilient and consistent in their approach.
• Understands the importance of identifying triggers and using proactive strategies to prevent escalation.
• Can create an engaging, nurturing and inclusive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Teaching and supporting pupils within the upper classes of the SEND base.
• Supporting children with Autism, ADHD and challenging behaviours.
• Building strong, trusting and individual relationships with pupils.
• Understanding each pupil's individual needs, triggers and communication styles.
• Using proactive, nurturing and consistent approaches to prevent dysregulation and support emotional regulation.
• Creating a safe, structured and positive learning environment where every pupil feels understood and supported.
• Adapting learning and expectations to meet the individual needs and abilities of pupils.

Skills

SEND experience

Behaviour as communication

Relationship building

Empathy

Patience

Job description

TeacherActive is seeking a passionate SEND Teacher to join one of our partner schools in Kirkby, starting immediately and continuing until the Christmas break. You will support pupils in the upper classes of the school's SEND base, including Autism, ADHD and related behaviours, building positive relationships and using nurturing approaches.

This role focuses on relationship-led SEND practice, creating a safe, structured and inclusive learning environment while adapting activities to individual