Edwardsville Primary School Cardiff Road Treharris Merthyr Tydfil CF465NE Headteacher: - Mr C.Davies. Required from September Permanent Contract

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1 MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL COMMUNITY SERVICES/SCHOOLS DEPARTMENT Edwardsville Primary School Cardiff Road Treharris Merthyr Tydfil CF465NE Headteacher: - Mr C.Davies Required from September 2018 Permanent Contract Resource Base Autistic /Communication Difficulties Class Teacher Key Stage 2 Teacher s Main scale Plus Special Needs Allowance 1 The Governors of Edwardsville Primary School are seeking applications from suitably qualified teachers to take responsibility for this Key Stage 2 class. An enthusiastic and highly motivated teacher is required to work with pupils of a full age range and having autistic spectrum disorder /communication difficulties. The successful candidate will: Manage pupils aged 7-11 years with autistic spectrum and provide appropriate support for their needs, working closely with the school s ALN team. Have a good knowledge and understanding of teaching pupils with ASD /communication difficulties and other complex needs. Have high expectations of learning and behaviour. Have a positive, caring attitude. Be able to manage support staff effectively. Be committed to providing a stimulating environment for learning and teaching. Be able to work as part of a committed hard working team. A relevant qualification in the field of special education would be an advantage or experience in the field.

2 If appointed, a candidate without special needs qualifications would be required to give an understanding to follow an appropriate course of training, whenever the LA could make the necessary arrangements. For further information regarding the above vacancy, please contact the Headteacher - Mr C. Davies on or Lisa Beattie, Team Leader Additional Learning Needs on Application forms can be completed online at If you do not have access to the internet, application forms can be obtained by telephoning and are to be returned no later than Tuesday 10 th July 2018 to HR Administration, Civic Centre, Castle Street, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8AN. ics.administration@merthyr.gov.uk Closing date: Tuesday 10 th July Shortlisting will take place on Thursday 12 th July Interviews and lesson observations will take place on Thursday 19 th July Ability to speak Welsh is desirable. Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council encourages applications from Welsh speakers. Application forms may be submitted in Welsh and any applications completed in Welsh will not be treated any less favourably than those submitted in English. Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is committed to protecting and safeguarding the most vulnerable people in our community. Rigorous preemployment checks are undertaken for all appointments as part of our recruitment and selection process. All employees are required to comply with their individual and organisational responsibilities under the Data Protection Act, the Information Security Policy and relevant supporting operational policies. Any matters of a confidential nature must not be disclosed or passed to any unauthorised persons or third party under any circumstance either during or after employment except in the proper course of your employment or as required by law, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council or both. Any breach of confidentiality may lead to disciplinary action.

3 + ASD Learning Resource Base Teacher (Key Stage 2) Person Specification Essential Desirable Knowledge and Education/Training Qualified teacher Understanding of the needs of children with Autistic Knowledge of a variety of teaching and learning strategies suitable for children with Autistic A recognised qualification in Autism or an undertaking to attend a relevant course. Experience Knowledge of teaching primary aged pupils A commitment to, and knowledge of, positive behaviour management. Experience of teaching children with Autistic Evidence of using Person Centred Practices Skills Abilities An excellent classroom practitioner. An interest in, and sensitivity toward, pupils with Autistic. An excellent role model for Good IT skills

4 pupils, setting high expectations and standards. Ability to work effectively with support staff Good interpersonal and communication skills Ability to develop good working relationships with parents/carers and other professional colleagues Personal Characteristics High expectations of self and pupils Enthusiastic and wellmotivated A willingness to be flexible in accepting responsibilities to meet the changing needs of the school. Merthyr Tydfil Learning Department ASD Learning Resource Base Teacher for Key Stage 2 pupils with Autistic Spectrum Disorder to teach and support pupils in Edwardsville Primary School. Main scale +1 SEN Allowance Applications are invited from enthusiastic qualified primary teachers Ideally the successful candidate will have experience of working with children with Autistic. Consideration will be given to teachers who are not experienced in the field, but who can demonstrate excellent classroom practice and behaviour management. For an informal discussion, please contact- Mrs Lisa Beattie Team Leader Additional Learning Needs on or Edwardsville Primary School, Mr. Colin Davies (Headteacher) on office@edwardsville.merthyr.sch.uk

5 MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL LEARNING DEPARTMENT ASD Learning Resource Base Teacher (Key Stage 2) Employed by the Learning Department in Merthyr Tydfil Job Purpose To be responsible for supporting pupils with Autistic in accordance with school/ Learning Department policies. Job Role Duties will include: specific responsibility for the teaching of children with Autistic pupil assessment monitor pupil progress preparation, monitoring and review of individual education plans. attendance at Review meetings and preparation of reports prior to Reviews supporting the spiritual and moral development of pupils. identifying appropriate inclusion opportunities for pupils supporting the behaviour and welfare of pupils.

6 preparation of appropriate assessments and teaching programmes liaison with external agencies. liaison with the ALN team and other teachers as necessary. guidance to school staff on the teaching and inclusion of pupils with Autistic. liaison with and support for parents of pupils with Autistic. transition of pupils from primary to secondary education. planning, monitoring and evaluation of support staff within the class. Reporting and Accountable to Learning Department Officers as appropriate; and the Headteacher, or nominated member of senior staff, in schools.