Special Education Teacher at Thoughtful House Autism Centre

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor\’s degree or equivalent qualification in Special Education, Education, Psychology or a related field.
• Recognised teaching qualification/certification (TRCN) is an advantage.
• Experience working with children with autism and/or specific learning difficulties.
• Understanding of data collection and progress monitoring.
• Knowledge of differentiated instruction and evidence-informed intervention strategies.
• Ability to think outside the box.
• Strong observation, documentation and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, parents and multidisciplinary teams.
• Basic competence in using digital tools for documentation and learning support.

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE

• Experience or training in any of the following would be an advantage:
• Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) principles.
• Structured teaching.
• Visual supports and visual schedules.
• Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).
• Functional communication training.
• Behaviour support and positive behaviour strategies.
• Assessment and progress monitoring.
• Early intervention.
• Social skills development.
• Functional literacy and numeracy.
• Assistive technology.

DESIRABLE QUALITIES

The ideal candidate should be:

• Patient, observant and empathetic.
• Respectful of individual differences and learning profiles.
• Data-driven but responsive to the individual child.
• Consistent and calm when supporting challenging behaviour.
• Creative and resourceful.
• A strong communicator and team player.
• Committed to inclusion, independence and meaningful progress.
• Willing to learn and continually improve professional practice.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.