Special Education Teacher

About The Role

Responsibilities

• Teach and support students with a range of learning needs, including but not limited to autism, dyslexia, ADHD, and speech and language difficulties.
• Utilize evidence-based teaching strategies, assistive technology, and adaptive resources to create an inclusive and accessible learning environment.
• Assess and monitor student progress through individualized targets, observations, and specialized assessments; provide timely feedback to students, parents, and relevant staff.
• Collaborate with teaching assistants, therapists, and other professionals to implement holistic support plans and ensure consistency in approach.
• Develop, review, and update IEPs in partnership with parents, caregivers, and the school’s SENCO (Special Educational Needs Coordinator).
• Foster a nurturing, safe, and inclusive classroom environment that promotes self-esteem, independence, and social integration.
• Train and guide teaching assistants and mainstream teachers in strategies to support SEN learners in inclusive settings.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records of student progress, interventions, and IEPs in compliance with school policies.
• Participate in professional development, team meetings, and parent-teacher conferences to support student success and well-being.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education, Inclusive Education, Psychology, or a related field.
• A recognized teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE, B.Ed., Teaching License) with additional certification or training in Special Educational Needs (e.g., SENCO, ASD Specialist).
• Minimum of two years of teaching experience in an SEN setting; international experience is advantageous.
• Proven knowledge of SEN strategies, IEP development, and assistive technologies.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and communicate effectively with parents and caregivers.
• Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for supporting students with diverse learning needs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

Required Skills

• Proven knowledge of SEN strategies.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• International experience in an SEN setting.
• Additional certification or training in Special Educational Needs.