Teacher ASD Maternity Cover

Teacher - Cardiff, supporting pupils with Austim/LD - Temporary Maternity cover - September 2024 Start date

Salary £26,183 - £33,587 annually dependant on experience

We're a leading organisation dedicated to provide exceptional care and support to children and young adults with complex needs associated with Autism.
Birchwood is a specialist school in Cardiff for children with complex needs associated with autism. Our welcoming approach blends education and care with therapeutic support. Our pupils who have autism and learning disabilities thrive in small classes with support from a dedicated and creative team of education professionals and therapists. Education at Birchwood is engaging, motivating and above all, fun!
Working as member of the education team you will play an active role in supporting the planning and development of programs that addresses the individual ASD needs of our children and young people. With support and guidance from the Head of Education, you will work across all areas of our curriculum to deliver high quality teaching and learning opportunities to ASD pupils.

Here, you will have the opportunity to work closely with a fantastic team, ensuring the delivery of person-centred care that focuses on promoting independence and enhancing life skills. You will be required to set out individual learning pathways which support our pupil's potential to live more independently; developing academic, social, and personal skills; whilst paying close attention to the development of meaningful accredited and non-accredited learning schemes for all who attend our service.

We are seeking to recruit a candidate with a proven track record in the delivery of specialist education to ASD pupils. This is a unique opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues from across our other educational facilities.

A day in the life of a Teacher involves:

• Providing high quality teaching and learning opportunities;


• Providing structured learning opportunities through effective Classroom management;


• Ensuring that all students are working towards their agreed accreditations;


• Using a variety of teaching approaches and activities to develop students' learning.
  
  Qualified Teacher (QTS) or NQT working towards QTS;


• Knowledge of a variety of learning and development skills applicable to young people with complex, severe learning difficulties;


• Experience of liaising with parents and external agencies and facilitating their active involvement with the pupil;


Please note: This job role involves regulated activity with adults and children and requires an enhanced DBS with barred list check.

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