Teacher; ASD

Teacher - ASD Base (Secondary) - Ystrad Mynach, Caerphilly

Location: Ystrad Mynach, Caerphilly

Contract: Temporary (until at least Easter)

Sector: Secondary Education - ASD Base within a Mainstream School

This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate professional who has a proven track record of supporting pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and managing a range of complex behavioural needs. The successful candidate will work closely with the ASD Base team and the wider school to provide an engaging, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment that enables every pupil to achieve their full potential.

The successful candidate will:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Have extensive experience working with pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
• Demonstrate strong behaviour management skills, particularly when supporting pupils with additional learning needs.
• Be confident planning and delivering differentiated lessons that meet individual learning needs.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, families, and colleagues.
• Be adaptable, resilient, and committed to creating an inclusive learning environment.

The school offers:

• A supportive and experienced leadership team.
• A well-established ASD Base within a thriving mainstream secondary school.
• Opportunities to make a genuine difference to the educational journey of young people with additional learning needs.
• A collaborative and welcoming working environment.

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