Special Needs Teacher - ASC/PMLD

Protocol Education; London Borough of Waltham Forest; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education Limited is seeking a qualified teacher to deliver engaging SEND lessons in London. You will adapt methods for learners with Autism, ASC and PMLD, creating an inclusive environment and assessing progress with feedback.

Experience with SEND and knowledge of SEND codes of practice are essential, along with DBS checks and safeguarding commitments. This is a temporary, school-based role with potential for extension.

Qualifications

• QTS required to teach in the UK.
• Experience with SEND and understanding of SEND codes of practise.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver engaging lessons for students with SEND.
• Adapt teaching methods for Autism, ASC and PMLD.
• Create a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
• Assess student progress and provide feedback.
• Collaborate with parents, carers and professionals to support development.

Skills

Learning styles adaptation

Excellent communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Organisation & time management

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Postgraduate qualification in SEN

Job description

Job Duties:

• Plan, prepare and deliver engaging lessons for students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
• Adapt teaching methods to meet the individual needs of students with Autism, Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties, and Severe Learning Difficulties
• Create a supportive and inclusive learning environment
• Assess student progress and provide feedback
• Collaborate with parents, carers, and other professionals to support student development

Required Qualifications:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience working with students with SEND
• Knowledge of SEND codes of practise

Experience:

Minimum of 2 years of experience teaching students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities including Autism (ASC) and Profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD)

Knowledge and Skills:

• Understanding of different learning styles and ability to adapt teaching methods accordingly
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Strong organisational and time management skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Postgraduate qualification in Special Educational Needs
• Training in Makaton or other communication systems

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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