Relief Special Education / Early Intervention Teacher

A Relief Special Education / Early Intervention Teacher provides temporary or ad-hoc teaching and learning support for children with special educational needs, developmental delays, or learning difficulties. The teacher supports individual and small-group activities while following each child’s learning goals and intervention plans.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct individual and small-group learning and early intervention activities.

Support children with developmental, communication, social, behavioural, sensory and learning needs.

Follow Individualised Education Plans (IEPs) and lesson plans prepared by the centre.

Assist with speech, language, pre-academic, fine-motor, gross-motor and social skills activities.

Use visual supports, prompting, modelling and structured teaching strategies where appropriate.

Support children in following routines, instructions and classroom expectations.

Monitor and record the child’s participation, progress and areas requiring further support.

Maintain a safe, structured and positive learning environment.

Communicate observations and relevant updates to the main teacher or supervisor.

Assist with classroom preparation, learning materials and clean-up.

Provide cover for teachers who are absent, on leave or unavailable.

Requirements

Experience working with children, preferably children with special needs or developmental delays.

Relevant qualifications in Special Education, Early Childhood, Psychology, Education, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy or a related field are an advantage.

Patient, caring and comfortable working with children who have different learning needs.

Able to follow instructions, lesson plans and centre procedures.

Good communication and teamwork skills.

Prior experience in a special education or early intervention setting is preferred but not mandatory.