Teacher of special needs

TeacherActive Ltd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD courses

Competitive pay

Referral scheme

Job summary

TeacherActive, Cardiff-based ALN provision, is seeking a dedicated ALN Teacher for a full-time, long-term role with an immediate start.

The post requires QTS (NQTs welcome) and experience with ALN/Autism, with responsibilities including planning engaging lessons and supporting pupils’ development. A nurturing, patient approach and strong communication with staff are essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Experience working with children and young people with ALN/Autism.
• Ability to adapt teaching approaches to meet individual needs.
• Strong communication skills and collaboration with support staff.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging ALN lessons for 3–19 age range.
• Adapt teaching approaches to meet individual needs and abilities.
• Support pupils' academic, social and emotional development within inclusive settings.

Education

QTS / QTLS

Job description

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a fantastic ALN provision based in Cardiff, supporting children and young people aged 3-19 with Autism / ASD. The school follows a varied curriculum tailored to individual learning needs, promoting independence, communication and social development within a patient, nurturing and inclusive environment.

The school is looking to appoint a dedicated ALN Teacher on a full-time, long-term basis with an immediate start. The successful ALN Teacher will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging lessons, adapting teaching approaches to meet individual needs and supporting pupils with their academic, social and emotional development.

The successful ALN Teacher will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status / QTS (NQTs are welcome to apply)
• Experience working with children and young people with Additional Learning Needs / ALN, particularly Autism / ASD
• Experience supporting pupils through therapeutic and individualised teaching approaches
• Strong classroom management and the ability to adapt lessons to suit different learning abilities
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with support staff
• A nurturing, patient and resilient attitude

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with our quick and easy onboarding process
• CPD courses and certificates as part of our My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme: Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend (Terms and Conditions apply)

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme