Our expert Special Needs Division offers the exciting opportunity to work with students with different kinds of Special Needs in both Special Schools and Mainstream. We offer positions for both teachers and classroom assistants.

Their needs may include:

Severe or Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties: these children may require individual support and even help with feeding or toileting. They will follow an IEP (Individual Education Plan).

Autism: can be of varying severity. Autistic children find it difficult to relate to others.

Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties: Students with these needs may find it difficult to cope in the mainstream and may be referred to Pupil Referral Units (PRUs) where they can receive the support they need.

HI or VI: Hearing or Visually Impaired children may be educated in either mainstream or separate centres.

Learning Support in Mainstream: Pupils with a Statement of Special Educational Needs, or at Levels 1-4, will be allocated extra support for a set number of hours a week.

You may have experienced working with young people with Special Needs during your teaching career or as part of your studies. You may have worked with adults or even have personal experience. Even if you do not have a specific qualification, this area of teaching may be open to you. Many teachers in fact find a niche within SEN and if you have an interest, a specialist Consultant will spend some time with you at interview. If you decide to take on the challenge of SEN teaching be assured that you will have our whole-hearted support.