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Job Title: Class TeacherPay Rate: Dependent on experienceLocation: BirminghamJob Type: PermanentHours: Full-time
Smart Education is currently recruiting for a flexible and skilled professional to join a special school as a Class Teacher for pupils aged 11-19 with autism. These pupils have an education, health, and care plan and face challenges in social interaction, communication, or emotional understanding, which affect their ability to access the curriculum.
Benefits of working as a specialised teaching assistant with Smart Education:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Continuous professional development
- Supportive team environment
- Opportunities in diverse educational settings
- Contribution to pupils' success with special needs
Role Overview:As a Class Teacher, you will adapt your teaching to ensure students are challenged and make progress. You may teach pupils in Key Stage 3, 4, or 5, across a variety of pathways, from academic to developmental curriculums. Teachers with any subject specialism and experience in primary, secondary, or special schools are encouraged to apply.
Person Specification:
- Qualified teacher with relevant experience
- Adaptable, resilient, and dedicated to achieving positive outcomes for pupils
- Skilled at modifying teaching to meet individual needs
- Passionate about supporting young people with autism and additional needs
Qualifications & Experience:
- Qualified teacher with primary, secondary, or special school experience
- Experience with students with autism or special educational needs
- Ability to adapt teaching strategies for progression and engagement
- Familiarity with different curriculums, including academic and developmental
- Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check or willingness to obtain one
- Understanding of safeguarding practices
About Smart Education:Smart Education is a specialist Education and Early Years agency. We recruit for permanent and temporary roles including Teachers, Teaching Assistants, SEND specialists, Nursery Nurses, and Tutors. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will need to complete an enhanced DBS check. It is an offense to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.
