Special Education Needs Teacher (Secondary)

National Instruments; Antrim; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SEN Allowance

Job summary

Ballyclare Secondary School in Antrim, Northern Ireland, is seeking a Teacher - Special to cover a fixed-term period until 31 December 2027. You will plan and deliver lessons, assess pupil progress, and support pupils with Special Educational Needs within the school’s SEN framework.

You will work under the principal's direction, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to a positive learning environment while meeting regulatory requirements and safeguarding policies.

Qualifications

• Experience with a range of effective classroom strategies to support pupils with SEN.
• Ability to develop positive relationships for learning with pupils.
• Experience working with professionals to meet needs of pupils with SEN.
• Experience using specialist equipment or skills for SEN pupils.
• Experience using digital media/technology to enhance teaching and learning.

Responsibilities

• Planning and preparing courses and lessons.
• Teaching according to pupils' educational needs, including setting and marking work.
• Assessing, recording and reporting pupil development and attainment.
• Promoting the progress and well-being of pupils and guiding their career choices.
• Communicating with parents and coordinating with external bodies as needed.
• Participating in staff development and performance reviews.
• Administering assessments and contributing to reports for examinations.
• Contributing to curriculum development and pastoral arrangements.
• Working within schedule for 195 days and specified hours; ensuring coverage when needed.

Skills

Special Educational Needs

Classroom management

Digital media/technology

Restorative Practice

Parent communication

Education

GTCNI registration

Teaching qualification

Tools

Digital classroom tools

Job description

Ballyclare Secondary School in Antrim, Northern Ireland, is seeking a Teacher - Special to cover a fixed-term period until 31 December 2027. You will plan and deliver lessons, assess pupil progress, and support pupils with Special Educational Needs within the school’s SEN framework.

You will work under the principal's direction, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to a positive learning environment while meeting regulatory requirements and safeguarding policies.