Don’t think teaching special needs is for you? This might change your mind. When I asked a teacher the other day why they didn’t want to consider special needs as a possible career path, they said: I don’t know…
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Are you thinking of moving from a mainstream teaching or education role to one in the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) sector? Are you looking for more information and support to help you make the decision? If so, then this section of the Axcis blog is for you! You’ll find information about training and support as well as what to expect in many SEND schools. If you fail to find what you’re looking for here, why not get in touch with Axcis for further advice – your local office would be pleased to help!
5 Reasons to consider teaching SEND instead of leaving the profession
Are you thinking about leaving the teaching profession? Have you thought about teaching special educational needs instead? If not, here are 5 reasons why it could reinvigorate your love for teaching. 1 – You want more 1-1 time with each of your students A common complaint…
Looking for education jobs? 5 Reasons to choose Axcis for SEND
Are you looking for a teaching or support role? Do you feel worn down by endless application packs and trawling the newspapers and internet to find education jobs to apply for? Here are 5 reasons to give Axcis a try. 1 –…
Special educational needs teacher job profile
What does a special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) teacher do? How many hours a week do they work? What do they get paid and what qualifications and experience do you need to find work in this field? What does a SEND…
SEN TA Jobs with Axcis
Are you a special needs teaching assistant (SEN TA?) Or would you like to become one? Do you need work in this area? Then look no further – Axcis can help! What does an SEN TA do? The role of…
Are you looking for special educational needs work experience? Axcis can help!
Are you thinking of making the move to special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) teaching or support work but don’t know what to expect? Are you looking to secure work experience to help you make a decision on whether its’ the…
Posted in Candidates, Mainstream to SEND transition, News Tagged with: paid special needs experience, SEND work experience, unpaid special needs experience
I didn’t think I could be a special needs teacher, but then I read this!
Are you a newly qualified teacher looking for your first job? Or an experienced teacher in a mainstream school looking for a new challenge? If you haven’t considered teaching pupils with special needs before, read on to find out if it…
Posted in Mainstream to SEND transition, News
Moving into special needs teaching and need to ace a trial day/lesson?
Are you in the midst of moving from working in mainstream schools to special needs schools? Do you need advice on how to perform well at a sample lesson/day? If the answer is yes, then this article is for you.…
Did you miss our Twitter chat on moving from mainstream to SEND? Catch up here
Last week, Axcis were pleased to take part in a Twitter Chat with our partners at Network Autism. The aim was to provide useful information on moving from working in mainstream to special needs settings. If you missed it, here…
Posted in Mainstream to SEND transition Tagged with: movingintosend, twitter chat, working in special needs
Ace your interview when making the transition from mainstream to SEND
At Axcis, we meet many teachers and support staff who want to make the move from working in mainstream schools to special needs settings. People often tell us that they don’t know what to expect, or how to sell themselves at…
