Job Title: Special Needs Teacher (SEND) Location: Various locations across the UK Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm with PPA time from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm Salary: £160 - £230 per day (PAYE) Job Overview: We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Special Needs Teacher with a passion for making a difference in the lives of students with high-level needs. As a key member of our inclusive educational team, you will be responsible for teaching and supporting students primarily diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), with most students working at a low level adapted for KS3 or KS4 curriculum. Key Duties and Responsibilities: - Plan, deliver, and assess individualised and engaging lesson plans that meet the needs of all learners within the class, taking into consideration the students' academic and sensory needs. - Understand and apply effective teaching strategies that are specially tailored for students with ASC and adapt these as necessary to engage students and facilitate their learning and social development. - Create a safe, supportive, and inspiring classroom environment that promotes a sense of belonging and encourages students to reach their full potential. - Manage a class of 8 students, providing individualised attention and instruction to each student. - Collaborate with a team of 3 teaching assistants to ensure effective management of the classroom and to provide a unified approach to teaching and behavior management. - Communicate regularly with parents, carers, and other professionals involved in the students' education and well-being to ensure a coordinated approach. - Keep accurate records of students' progress, achievements, and any issues that arise. - Participate in continuous professional development to improve teaching practice and maintain up-to-date knowledge of current SEN strategies and frameworks. - Uphold the school's policies and procedures, including safeguarding and child protection guidelines. Essential Criteria: - Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in the UK. - DBS registered on the update service, demonstrating suitability to work with children and vulnerable groups. - Proven experience teaching students with complex needs, specifically those with ASC. - Strong understanding of the KS3 or adapted KS4 curriculum and how to differentiate this effectively to meet the needs of students with ASC. - Ability to build rapport and effectively manage a classroom of students with various needs. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. - Committed to ongoing professional development to continually enhance teaching practice. Desirable: - A qualification in Special Educational Needs or a related field. - Experience or training in PECs, Makaton, TEACCH, sensory integration, or other relevant communication and intervention strategies. The school offers a dynamic and supportive environment, where professional growth is encouraged, and a sense of teamwork is key. Our students are at the heart of what we do, and we are committed to providing them with the academic, social, and life skills they need to thrive. If you are a compassionate and adaptable educator who thrives in a specialized teaching role, we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV and a cover letter detailing your fit for the role as a Special Needs Teacher. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An Enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact James Barker on 0161 529 9200 | Ext: 5002.<br /><br />If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, <strong>don&#39;t forget that we offer &pound;50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.</strong> For more details, contact your local Axcis office.<br /><br /><em>This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.<br /><br />The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).<br /><br />If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.<br /><br />You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.<br /><br />Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.</em><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><a href="/job-page-disclaimer">View the disclaimer</a></span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><strong>Contact: </strong></span><strong> James Barker&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0161 529 9200 | Ext: 5002</strong></strong>