SEN Teacher (ASD)

SEN Teacher (ASD)
September 2011

An Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) resource base in the London Borough of Lewisham requires a highly experienced ASD teacher to head up their expanding unit. This position is a Maternity cover and commences in September 2011.

To be considered for this vacancy you must have a minimum of 5 years UK teaching experience and have spent at least a year working with children on the Autistic Spectrum (this can be in an SEN or mainstream environment. A post graduate qualification in Autism is highly desirable but not essential.

You will be working with a very wide range of abilities and many of the children within the unit are non-verbal therefore the ability to differentiate work and set achievable targets is paramount. A good working knowledge in PECS and familiarity with TEACHH is also essential.