Advisory Teacher - Autism Advisory and Intervention Service - 2 posts

NOTES TO JOB APPLICANTS
1. You must clearly demonstrate on your application form under each question, how, and to what extent you meet the required criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. You should clearly demonstrate this for both the essential and desirable criteria, where relevant.

2. You must demonstrate how you meet the criteria by the closing date for applications, unless the criteria state otherwise.

3. The stage in the process when the criteria will be measured is outlined in the table below.

4. Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the essential criteria set out in Section 1 below, using the information provided by you on your application form.

5. Please note that the Selection Panel reserves the right to shortlist only those applicants that it believes most strongly meet the criteria for the role.

6. In the event of an excessive number of applications, the Selection Panel also reserves the right to apply any desirable criteria as outlined in Section 3 at shortlisting, in which case these will be applied in the order listed. It is important therefore that you also clearly demonstrate on your application form on how you meet any desirable criteria.

Section 1 – Essential Criteria

The following are essential criteria which will initially be measured at the shortlisting stage and which may also be further explored during the interview/selection stage. You should therefore make it clear on your application form how, and to what extent you meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted.

Factor Essential Criteria Method of Assessment Qualifications
Be a qualified teacher as recognised by the Department of Education to teach in grant-aided schools.

Shortlisting by Application Form

Experience
Have a minimum of three years' demonstrable experience of directly teaching pupils with Special Educational Needs, arising from a diagnosis autism, in nursery or pre-schools setting, within a mainstream setting, special school, specialist provision attached to a mainstream school and/ or within Pupil Support Services.

Demonstrable experience of a range of appropriate evidence based interventions that can be applied in early years settings to support autistic pupils.

Have experience of working collaboratively with a range of professionals to support children with SEN.

Shortlisting by Application Form

Knowledge
Demonstrable knowledge of appropriate teaching strategies and approaches to meet the learning needs of autistic children in early years settings.

Shortlisting by Application Form
Other The successful candidate will be required:
to have access to a suitable vehicle (appropriately maintained and insured for Education Authority business) that will enable them to carry out the mobility requirements of the post in an efficient and effective manner and thus meet this essential criterion;

OR

be able to provide sufficient information on the application form that will satisfy the employer that he/she has access to an appropriate alternative form of transport that will enable them to carry out the mobility requirements of the post in an efficient and effective manner and thus meet this essential criterion.

Shortlisting by Application Form

Section 2 – Essential Criteria

The following are additional essential criteria which will be measured during the interview/selection stage in line with EA's Game Changing People Model .

Factor Essential Criteria Method of Assessment Knowledge
Illustrate a range of experiences of successfully teaching autistic children in early years settings.

Experience and knowledge of using relevant teaching strategies to support autistic children in early years settings.

Experience and knowledge of a range of evidence-based interventions that can be used to support autistic children in the early years.

Knowledge of the Dyad of Impairments associated with a diagnosis of autism and knowledge of the strengths associated with autism.

Knowledge of associated challenges which may be associated with autism and knowledge of appropriate strategies used to support them.

Interview

Skills/
Abilities
In line with EA's Game Changing People Model we will look for evidence of:

Ability to use appropriate teaching strategies and support packages that can be applied in early years settings to support children with autism.

Have a high degree of interpersonal skills and an ability to use initiative, working logically and with precision.

The ability to engage and communicate sensitively and professionally with families, setting staff and a range of professionals to promote the best interests of the child.

The ability to work as a member of a team and a strong commitment to teamwork.

Ability to manage a complex workload and make priorities to meet deadlines particularly when addressing challenging situations and change.

Ability to build trust and strong working relationships with stakeholders and colleagues from other areas/agencies.

Interview

Values Orientation
Evidence of how your experience and approach to work reflect EA's ethos and values. You will find information about our Values here .

Interview

Section 3 – Desirable Criteria

Some or all of the desirable criteria may be applied by the Selection Panel in order to determine a manageable pool of candidates. Desirable criteria will be applied in the order listed. You should make it clear on your application form how, and to what extent you meet the desirable criteria, as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted.

Factor Desirable Criteria Method of Assessment Qualifications
Completed accredited training on a minimum of two of the following:

• TEACCH
• PECS
• Attention Autism
• PEP-3
• SCERTS
• Interactive Play
• Intensive Interaction
• Zones of Regulation
• Solihull
• Post Graduate Certificate in Autism Studies
• Masters of Science (Autism Spectrum Disorders)
• Masters of Education (Autism Spectrum Disorders).

Shortlisting by Application Form

Experience
Have experience of providing advisory support/training to school staff, parents, colleagues or other professionals.

Shortlisting by Application Form

Our Values

Through the selection process we will also seek evidence that the personal values of candidates align with those of the EA. This will include evidence of commitment to equality and excellence in service delivery. These reflect our aim which is to meet the needs of all our children and young people equally, removing barriers to learning and ensuring equality of access to excellent education services so that every child can develop to his or her full potential.

DISCLOSURE OF CRIMINAL BACKGROUND

The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Northern Ireland) Order 2007 defines working directly with children or young people or in specified places as 'regulated activity'.

In the event that you are recommended for appointed to a post that involves 'regulated activity', the Education Authority will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure of Criminal Background. Please note that you WILL be expected to meet the cost of an Enhanced Disclosure Certificate. Details of how to make payment will be sent to you at the pre-employment stage.

Further information can be accessed on www.nidirect.gov.uk/campaigns/accessni-criminal-record-checks or www.justice-ni.gov.uk/articles/about-accessni

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