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Job details

Job reference: SUH0330A
Date posted: 08/04/2025
Application closing date: 27/04/2025
Location: Llanidloes
Salary: Main Scale + Special Needs Allowance 1
Package: 32.5 hours, Permanent
Contractual hours: 32.5
Basis: Blank
Job category/type: Schools - Teaching
Attachments: SUH0330 Cym Swydd Ddisgrifiad.pdf SUH0330 Eng Job Description.pdf

Job description

Specialist Centre Teacher
Llanidloes High School – This post is funded centrally by Powys County Council
About Us:
Llanidloes High School Specialist Centre is a dedicated educational setting serving young people with autistic spectrum conditions. We are looking to appoint a teacher committed to managing this nurturing and inclusive environment where all learners can thrive.
Llanidloes High School is one of the happiest, high-achieving schools in Wales. We are blessed with a vibrant and flourishing learning culture, deeply caring ethos and exceptionally committed team of staff. This is an exciting opportunity for someone to join the school in a highly rewarding role and work with an amazing group of young people
About the Role:
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Specialist Centre Teacher to join our dedicated team. As a Specialist Centre Teacher, you will be responsible for:
• Delivering high-quality, individualised education to our autistic specialist
centre learners, many with a range of other ALN needs.
• Nurturing a dedicated safe space in school that enhances the mainstream
experience and social communication needs of our specialist centre learners.
• Developing and implementing effective teaching strategies and plans to
support progress by our specialist centre learners, both within the centre and
in the wider school.
• Collaborating with other relevant professionals and external agencies to
support our specialist centre learners.
• Supporting our specialist centre young people and their families to secure the best possible outcomes for them.
• Contribute to the overall improvement of the school's ALN provision.
Requirements:
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Experience of teaching pupils with ALN.
• Deep knowledge and understanding of Autistic Spectrum Condition in young
people
• Strong understanding of Welsh ALN legislation and best practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.