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Job Role: Class Teacher – ASD Specialist
Location: Enfield
Rate: MPS/UPS (Depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract: Day-to-day/Long-term, Part-time/Full-time
Do you have the passion, patience, and expertise to transform the learning journey of students with ASD? If so, GSL Education need a passionate and skilled ASD Specialist Class Teacher to join our dedicated team in Enfield. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a profound impact on the lives of students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) by providing high-quality, tailored education in a nurturing and supportive environment.
About the School: The school is dedicated to fostering a love of learning, personal growth, and resilience in every student, empowering them to tackle challenges with confidence. Its core values of acceptance, bravery, curiosity, and determination are integral to the institution's practices, curriculum, and policies, shaping students' behaviour and enhancing their educational experience.
Responsibilities of the Class Teacher – ASD Specialist:
- Plan and deliver engaging, structured, and differentiated lessons tailored to the individual needs of students with ASD.
- Create a calm, structured, and inclusive learning environment that fosters confidence and independence.
- Use specialist teaching strategies to support students with ASD, ensuring their learning needs are met.
- Work closely with support staff, therapists, and external professionals to provide a holistic approach to student development.
- Implement individualised education plans (IEPs) and assess student progress regularly.
- Manage classroom behaviour effectively using positive reinforcement techniques.
- Develop strong communication and relationships with students, parents, and carers.
- Maintain accurate records and contribute to the school's safeguarding policies.
Requirements for the Class Teacher – ASD Specialist:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
- Experience teaching students with ASD and complex learning needs.
- Knowledge of ASD-specific teaching strategies and interventions.
- Strong behaviour management skills with an emphasis on positive reinforcement.
- A patient, empathetic, and adaptable approach to teaching.
- Ability to work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team.
- An enhanced DBS on the update service or a willingness to apply for one.
Benefits:
- Professional development opportunities to enhance ASD teaching skills.
- A supportive and inclusive school environment.
- Opportunity to work with a highly skilled and collaborative team.
- The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students with ASD.
If you are an enthusiastic and compassionate ‘Class Teacher – ASD Specialist’ ready to inspire and support students in their learning journey, we encourage you to apply and join our client school in Enfield!
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.
For more information or to register your interest in the ‘Class Teacher – ASD Specialist’ role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.
