Special Education Teacher (SEN)

Education Authority (Northern Ireland); Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Education Authority (Northern Ireland) invites applications for a Teacher - Special. The post requires a qualified teacher with GTCNI registration, experience with pupils with SEN, and ability to use diverse instructional strategies.

You will plan lessons, assess progress, and collaborate with families and professionals to support learners with SEN, including those with SLD/SEBW profiles. The role emphasizes safeguarding and compliance with NI Curriculum.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher status with GTCNI
• Experience supporting pupils with SEN
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection policies
• Ability to use a range of teaching strategies to meet needs of SEN pupils

Responsibilities

• Planning and preparing courses and lessons
• Teaching pupils according to their educational needs
• Assessing, recording and reporting development and attainment
• Promoting the wellbeing and progression of pupils
• Providing guidance to pupils and parents on educational matters
• Collaborating with colleagues and external professionals
• Participating in meetings and professional development
• Maintaining discipline and safeguarding in line with policies
• Contributing to curriculum planning and development

Skills

SEN strategies

Classroom management

Team collaboration

Digital tools

Education

GTCNI registered teacher

Tools

Makaton

Team Teach

Job description

Education Authority (Northern Ireland) invites applications for a Teacher - Special. The post requires a qualified teacher with GTCNI registration, experience with pupils with SEN, and ability to use diverse instructional strategies.

You will plan lessons, assess progress, and collaborate with families and professionals to support learners with SEN, including those with SLD/SEBW profiles. The role emphasizes safeguarding and compliance with NI Curriculum.