Specialist Dyslexia Teacher

Specialist Dyslexia Teacher 

Location: London Borough of Wandsworth 

Pay: £150-£170 per day PAYE

Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position is recent experience working with special needs children or vulnerable adults. 

Start Date: September 2021 start 

Smart Teachers is recruiting for a Specialist Dyslexia Teacher to join a small special needs school in the Wandsworth area of London. This full time Specialist Dyslexia Teacher is for a September 2021 start, although this can be flexible. The children at this school are from KS2 to KS5 with specific learning difficulties. This is an outstanding special needs school, and they will consider part time or full-time options. 

The role 

• Specialist Dyslexia Teacher 

• Working with children from KS2 to KS5 

• Leading a small class of children with SLD 

• In class support provided with very small class sizes 

• Prior experience supporting students with special needs is essential to this role. 

• Full time temporary position (all options will be considered)

• Daily rate is £150+ 

• September 2021 start date although this is flexible. 

The school 

• Situated in the London Borough of Wandsworth 

• Caters to students with specific learning difficulties.

• Children from KS2 to KS5 

• Small class sizes with specific tailored learning 

• Holistic curriculum with a focus on removing barriers to learning. 

• Strong leadership team

• Small team in a friendly environment 

• Conveniently located within walking distance of a mainline station

Requirements 

To be considered for the Specialist Dyslexia Teacher position, you will have: 

• Dyslexia qualification 

• Experience working with children or adults with special needs. 

• NQTs and/or OS-trained teachers are welcome to apply.

• Have strong communication, literacy, and numeracy skills.

• Eligible to work in the UK (must have valid visa)

• Recent classroom-based references and valid DBS/police checks

Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service. 

About Smart Teachers  

Smart Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff. 

What Smart Teachers offer:

As a valued employee of Smart Teachers, you will receive: 

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system. 

• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria). 

• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period). 

• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to. 

• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach, Autism Awareness and an online Educare training package. 

• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme. 

• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support. 

How to apply 

If you are a Specialist Dyslexia Teacher who can enthuse, motivate, and engage students and would like the challenge of working in a demanding and rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you. 

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities across Smart Teachers, please contact our SEN team on 020 7065 7500 and quote reference LXDSDT 43565. 

Due to the coronavirus pandemic and to ensure we are fully compliant with Government guidance relating to social distancing, interviews with shortlisted candidates will take place by video call.

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