Learning Support Assistant

**Teacher of Special Needs – ASD**Permanent – Easter or September!**Excellent Residential Special Needs school in the Heart of Oxfordshire!**MPS/UPS + 2 SEN Points!A position has arisen in a client Special School for an inspirational Teacher with experience of teaching Autistic Spectrum Disorder pupils.The school is located in a magnificent old house surrounded by some 22 acres of parkland containing many wonderful trees and flowering shrubs. The School is committed to providing a full and balanced curriculum, with a strong emphasis on language and literacy development, communication and the raising of self-esteem. Throughout the student’s school life, pupils are expected and enabled to follow the National Curriculum, appropriately modified to meet their special educational needs, having regard to age, ability, aptitude, and the nature of their difficulties. For some pupils in some subjects, the Programmes of Study will be those used by their mainstream contemporaries. For others, the usual Programmes of Study for an earlier Key Stage may be appropriate. For younger pupils, the emphasis is upon language, literacy and communication in order to access an integrated curriculum. Having one teacher responsible for most of the work of a class gives plenty of opportunity for work to be planned in a co-ordinated way and for knowledge to be applied in a variety of circumstances.For older pupils (Years 10 and 11) there is a range of exam courses (Edexel, OCR, ASDAN and WJEC). These include English, Maths, Science, Geography, ICT, Art, Food Studies, PE, Drama, History, Business Studies, Personal and Social Skills, Skills for Work and Life Skills. We also offer the GCSE course in Art for eligible pupils. Subjects such as Art, Design and Technology, Music and Drama are highly valued as an integral part of the overall curriculum.In addition to the National Curriculum, there are numerous extra-curricular activities available to our pupils, which give them enjoyment and self-confidence. There is an adventure playground and an environmental centre which includes a pond and nature trail.To give you an advantage you will already be experienced within ASD, have knowledge of PEC’s and Makaton. However the Headteacher would also be interested in strong empathetic mainstream teachers.You will join a highly qualified and dedicated team of teachers and this is reflected in the friendly, lively, happy atmosphere, which is evident to all visitors.This really is an exciting opportunity if you are looking to make a change, they are even offering help with relocation!Apply to this position now by calling Nigel Horne on 020 8518 2611 or sending your CV/resume to nigel@academicsltd.co.ukAcademics is a Quality Mark agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the CRB. To view all Academics vacancies, please visit www.academicsltd.co.uk where you can quickly upload your CV or register online.