**ASD Primary Teacher – KS2 – East London borough of Waltham Forest
**January 2010 start – Long Term to Permanent Position
**Clear Vision & Direction from the Head
**3 minute walk from the local tube station

This designated special school caters for pupils aged 2 to 19 who have a statement of special educational need, or who are undergoing assessment. Pupils admitted to the school have increasingly more profound and complex learning difficulties in particular ASD SEN pupils. Required is a teacher with an element of experience of teaching ASD students at this level. Communication methods such as PECS, social stories and comic strip conversations as well as systems to support routine and structure are incorporated within teaching methods. The school uses the TEACCH approach to structure the children’s work and encourage independence. Teaching is well assisted by a high number of Learning Support Assistants meeting individual pupil needs. A speech and language therapist specialising in autistic spectrum disorders works in the school together with the whole teaching team on average for four days per week creating a whole school communicative environment. This post is initially on a long term basis with the view to a permanent appointment for the right candidate.

The head teacher of the school provides clear vision and direction about how provisions need to be developed. Good systems have been established to monitor and evaluate these provisions and this gives a clear view of the actual strengths and weaknesses of the school high lighting where the is a need for improvement. Across the school, a high emphasis is given to personal development and this builds well on the diversity of pupils' backgrounds and ensures a systematic development of their key skills. Enrichment is very good and a wide range of visits are undertaken throughout the academic year

Please forward your CV for consideration by the head teacher ASAP.

Apply to this position now by calling Parveen on 0208 518 2611 or sending your CV/resume to parveen@academicsltd.co.uk

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• Email: parveen@academicsltd.co.uk
• Phone: Parveen-0208 518 2611

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