Graduate – Aspiring Special Needs Teacher

Type: Graduate
Region: South East

We are looking for an Aspiring Special Needs Teacher to support children with special educational needs and associated challenging behaviours. This is an entry level role, no experience required, ideal for a Psychology Graduate!

This specialist school based near Guildford are looking for an Aspiring Special Needs Teacher to support children aged 4-17 with mild to moderate learning difficulties. This is an excellent opportunity to get your foot in the door and gain relevant experience through working closely with vulnerable children and specialist therapy teams to expand your knowledge and skillset before embarking on a teaching career.

Career progression routes include Special Needs Teacher, Speech and Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist and various Child Psychology and Educational Psychology routes.

The Aspiring Special Needs Teacher role will give you essential experience within a challenging yet rewarding setting.

It is vital that you are sincere about your objectives and know why you want to work in this sector, providing the best possible outcomes for students who have complex learning needs.

Personal Qualities for the Aspiring Special Needs Teacher:

• Passionate about helping children to achieve their full potential
• Able to build confidence and motivation
• Able to build robust and effective relationships with students
• Able to remain calm and resilient when placed in situations of stress or conflict
• Caring, compassionate, and a good listener

Professional Skills & Requirements for the Aspiring Special Needs Teacher:

• Ability to prepare resources for teaching and learning activities
• Ability to plan learning activities to suit student ability with support from a teacher
• Personal and medical care including feeding and manual handling where necessary
• Willing to work 1:1 and in small groups with students
• Able to develop knowledge and experience to deliver appropriate support
• Able to encourage the development of social skills and support students’ individual needs
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to provide behaviour and pastoral support
• Attend staff meetings and complete appropriate CPD
• Ensure safeguarding of students

Apply now or contact Eleanor Chessun-Lawrence at Academics Ltd:

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