Early Career Teacher (ECT)

Location: Hillingdon

Type: Full-Time (Temporary with Permanent option)

Working Hours; 08:30 am - 16:00 pm.

Salary: Paid to teacher scale.

Job Overview:

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Early Career Teacher (ECT) to join our dynamic team. This is a unique opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children with special needs. As the main class teacher, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality, individualized education to our students, fostering a positive and supportive learning environment.

We are working with a dedicated Special Needs School committed to providing exceptional education and support to students with a range of special needs, including Autism, Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) issues, and complex needs. Our mission is to create a nurturing and inclusive environment where every child can thrive and reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Classroom Management: Lead a class of students with varying special needs, maintaining an organized, safe, and stimulating classroom environment.

• Lesson Planning: Develop and implement tailored lesson plans that meet the individual learning needs and goals of each student.

• Assessment: Regularly assess and monitor student progress, adapting teaching methods and materials to support diverse learning styles and needs.

• IEPs: Contribute to the development and review of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for each student, ensuring their educational goals are met.

• Behavioral Support: Implement and support positive behavior strategies, working closely with other staff to manage and address challenging behaviors.

• Collaboration: Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, therapists, and other professionals to provide a holistic approach to student education and wellbeing.

• Parent Engagement: Communicate effectively with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on student progress and working together to support learning at home.

• Professional Development: Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge in special needs education.

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or working towards achieving QTS.

• Experience or a strong interest in working with children with special educational needs.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to create a positive and inclusive classroom environment.

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.

• Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for supporting children with special needs.

Desirable:

• Previous experience in a special needs school or similar setting.

• Knowledge of Autism, SEMH, and complex needs.

• Experience with alternative communication methods and adaptive teaching tools.

About us:

We are Engage Education, the most trusted education recruitment agency, with professional development and support at our core.

• Get paid in line with national scales (AWR compliant)

• Your own dedicated consultant

• £150 'Refer a Friend’ bonus

• Wellbeing support, travel discounts, and retail offers from our partners

Engage Education also have an exclusive partnership with Creative Education which offers over 200 CPD courses for teachers and support staff. Membership with Creative Education is usually via a paid monthly subscription, but as an Engage candidate, you’ll get forever access to all of their current and future content for free.

How to apply:

You can apply for this role below or get in touch with us directly. All applicants require the appropriate qualifications, and all teachers require a formally-recognised teaching qualification.

If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role.

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