Roles available with Special Needs Teaching Jobs
There are two main types of roles available in special needs teaching.
SEN Teaching Assistant:
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you'll have a set of daily responsibilities:
- Assist teachers to provide effective support for learning activities
- Work accordingly to the school's policies and procedures
- Support children and young people who have varied complex needs, who may have life-limiting conditions
- Help students understand instructions and support their independent working
- Contribute to planned learning activities
- Participate in the planning of learning activities
- Supervise a class and or small group
- Maintain a clean and safe learning environment
SEN Teacher:
For an SEN Teacher, there's more responsibility involved on a weekly basis.
- Prepare and plan lessons, as well as teach them
- Prepare teaching materials, write reports and take daily registers
- Manage student's behaviour and monitor your student's progress
- Participate in school trips and workshop
If either of these jobs sounds like an opportunity you'd be interested in, call 0121 260 0000 or email info@balfor.co.uk to find out more.
Why Apply for Special Needs Teaching Jobs
Balfor Education has over 25 years of experience in recruiting for the education sector, supplying schools across the West Midlands region with experienced candidates.
Our specialist team of consultants all has experience working in the education sector, including SEN settings.
Whether you're looking for full-time or part-time work, we've got you covered.
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