Teacher – Special Educational Needs (2 Posts)

Job Title

Teacher – Special

Reports To

Principal

Essential Criteria

• Hold a teaching qualification recognised for teaching in grant‑aided schools in Northern Ireland.
• Minimum of 6 months of paid experience teaching pupils diagnosed with Severe Learning Difficulties in an SLD school setting.
• Demonstrable experience teaching children and young people diagnosed with ASD and/or Sensory Processing Disorder.
• Demonstrable experience of working with professionals to meet the needs of children and young people with Special Educational Needs.
• Demonstrable experience with specialist equipment, facilities or skills for SED pupils.
• Register with the General Teaching Council for Northern Ireland (GTCNI) before taking up post.
• Pre‑employment check completed.

Additional Essential Criteria (Interview Stage)

• Knowledge of the Northern Ireland Curriculum.
• Knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding and Child Protection policy/practice.
• Knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and its implications.
• Working knowledge of teaching strategies to meet learning needs of pupils with SED.
• Knowledge and approaches to support children with ASD.
• Knowledge of current assessment methods for pupils with SED.
• Knowledge of approaches to promoting positive behaviour for learning (e.g. Trauma‑Informed Practice).
• Knowledge of Play‑Based Learning in the SLD setting.

Skills and Abilities

• Effective teaching and classroom management skills that inspire and challenge pupils.
• Ability to provide a supportive, inclusive learning environment.
• Initiative, problem‑solving and flexibility.
• Commitment to professional development as a teacher.
• Collaborative working to promote positive relationships with pupils, colleagues, parents and the wider community.
• Team working and motivation of self and others.

Values Orientation

Evidence of experience and approach that reflect the school’s values and ethos.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience using language programmes (e.g. Makaton, PECS, Pixon).
• Experience with a range of classroom approaches to support and challenge pupils with SLD.
• Experience writing Personal Learning Plans.
• Experience or training in Trauma‑Informed Practice.
• Experience delivering play‑based learning.

Professional Duties

1. Planning and preparing courses and lessons.
2. Teaching, including setting and marking work for pupils.
3. Assessing, recording and reporting students’ development, progress and attainment.
4. Promoting the progress and well‑being of pupils.
5. Providing advice and guidance to pupils on educational and social matters.
6. Recording and reporting the personal and social needs of pupils.
7. Communicating and consulting with parents.
8. Co‑operating with external bodies approved by the authority and Governors.
9. Participating in relevant meetings.
10. Contributing to oral and written assessments, reports and references for pupils.
11. Participating in staff development and performance review schemes.
12. Reviewing teaching methods and programmes regularly.
13. Participating in professional development arrangements.
14. Advising and cooperating with the Principal and other teachers on curriculum preparation.
15. Maintaining discipline and safeguarding pupils’ health and safety.
16. Participating in curriculum and pastoral meetings.
17. Participating in arrangements for public examinations and assessment.
18. Contributing to the selection, induction and assessment of probationary teachers.
19. Co‑ordinating or managing work of other teachers.
20. Managing administrative tasks related to duties.
21. Attending assemblies and registering attendance.
22. Ensuring availability for required teaching days and hours.
23. Providing staffing cover where needed, under specified conditions.
24. Promoting good relations, equality of opportunity and compliance with equality legislation at all times.

Disclosure of Criminal Background

Enhanced Disclosure of Criminal Background will be required if the post involves regulated activity. Applicants will be expected to cover the cost.

Equal Opportunities Statement

The Education Authority is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Applicants whose rights are safeguarded are encouraged to apply.

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