COMPANY BRIEF:

Ashford Academy is the newest member of the Rhodes Park Schools Group, it is a co-educational non-denominational boarding school offering G8 – G12 Classes that follow local and international syllabi.

As an equal opportunity employer, Ashford Academy requires the services of suitably qualified individuals who are well-motivated and results-driven to be appointed in the following positions.

POSITION # 4:

SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS & LEARNING SUPPORT TEACHER

JOB PURPOSE

Your primary responsibility will be to support the school’s commitment to inclusive and holistic education by providing specialized support to learners with special educational needs (SEN) and delivering high-quality Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PSHE) education. You will ensure that learners are supported academically, socially, and emotionally to reach their full potential through assessment, individualized support, and structured PSHE learning. The SEN & PSHE Teacher will work collaboratively with staff, parents, and relevant stakeholders and is directly accountable to the Deputy Headteacher.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct assessments for students suspected of having learning difficulties.
• Identify learners who require additional support or intervention.
• Collaborate with teachers and parents during the identification process.
• Develop Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) for qualifying students.
• Clearly explain IEP goals to mainstream teachers and parents.
• Ensure IEPs are practical, measurable, and tailored to each learner.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of students on IEPs.
• Track learner progress against IEP goals.
• Ensure all SEN data is securely stored and treated as strictly confidential in line with school policy.
• Chair IEP meetings with teachers and relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure IEP goals are reviewed within agreed timeframes.
• Adjust plans based on learner progress and feedback.
• Work closely with teachers, parents, and school leadership.
• Facilitate collaboration with external professionals where necessary.
• Act as a liaison between the school and external support services.
• Provide training to mainstream teachers on how to implement IEPs.
• Support teachers with strategies for inclusive classroom practices.
• Develop, implement, and review the SEN policy.
• Champion inclusive education across the school.
• Promote equal learning opportunities for all learners

PSHE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan and deliver engaging PSHE lessons across all grade levels.
• Teach health and hygiene, relationships and social skills, personal safety, and financial literacy.
• Use interactive, learner-centered, and real-life approaches.
• Support learners in building confidence, resilience, and self-awareness.
• Develop learners’ decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Guide learners in setting personal and academic goals.
• Promote physical and mental health awareness.
• Educate learners on healthy lifestyle choices.
• Address issues such as substance abuse and emotional wellbeing.
• Teach respect, empathy, and positive relationships.
• Support learners in managing peer pressure and conflict.
• Address issues such as bullying and promote positive behaviour.
• Promote awareness of personal safety and wellbeing.
• Provide a safe and supportive environment for learners.
• Refer learners to appropriate support services when necessary.

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & PERSONAL COMPETENCIES

Preferred Academic and Professional Qualifications for the position

• Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education or a related field.
• Background in Guidance & Counselling or PSHE is an added advantage.
• Strong understanding of inclusive education practices.
• TCZ licensed Special Education Teacher.

Knowledge / Experience/Skills/Competencies

• Strong assessment and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with strict confidentiality.
• Empathy, patience, and adaptability.
• Strong organizational and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to train and support other teachers.
• Must be computer literate

• Conduct assessments for students suspected of having learning difficulties.
• Identify learners who require additional support or intervention.
• Collaborate with teachers and parents during the identification process.
• Develop Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) for qualifying students.
• Clearly explain IEP goals to mainstream teachers and parents.
• Ensure IEPs are practical, measurable, and tailored to each learner.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of students on IEPs.
• Track learner progress against IEP goals.
• Ensure all SEN data is securely stored and treated as strictly confidential in line with school policy.
• Chair IEP meetings with teachers and relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure IEP goals are reviewed within agreed timeframes.
• Adjust plans based on learner progress and feedback.
• Work closely with teachers, parents, and school leadership.
• Facilitate collaboration with external professionals where necessary.
• Act as a liaison between the school and external support services.
• Provide training to mainstream teachers on how to implement IEPs.
• Support teachers with strategies for inclusive classroom practices.
• Develop, implement, and review the SEN policy.
• Champion inclusive education across the school.
• Promote equal learning opportunities for all learners
• Plan and deliver engaging PSHE lessons across all grade levels.
• Teach health and hygiene, relationships and social skills, personal safety, and financial literacy.
• Use interactive, learner-centered, and real-life approaches.
• Support learners in building confidence, resilience, and self-awareness.
• Develop learners’ decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Guide learners in setting personal and academic goals.
• Promote physical and mental health awareness.
• Educate learners on healthy lifestyle choices.
• Address issues such as substance abuse and emotional wellbeing.
• Teach respect, empathy, and positive relationships.
• Support learners in managing peer pressure and conflict.
• Address issues such as bullying and promote positive behaviour.
• Promote awareness of personal safety and wellbeing.
• Provide a safe and supportive environment for learners.
• Refer learners to appropriate support services when necessary.

• Strong assessment and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with strict confidentiality.
• Empathy, patience, and adaptability.
• Strong organizational and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to train and support other teachers.
• Must be computer literate

• Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education or a related field.
• Background in Guidance & Counselling or PSHE is an added advantage.
• Strong understanding of inclusive education practices.
• TCZ licensed Special Education Teacher.