Senior Teacher
Senior Teacher
Ashdale Care Ireland are the leading provider of therapeutic residential care for children in Ireland. Join our expanding team as we continue to grow everyday! We are seeking a creative, flexible and trauma-informed Teacher to join our Therapeutic Support Team in the Midlands region of Ireland. This post will commence in September 2026.
This is an exciting opportunity to support children and young people who may have experienced disrupted education, adversity or developmental trauma to re-engage with learning, build confidence and experience success
Pay & Benefits
Competitive salary
Annual Pay Review
Income Protection
Enhanced maternity - 13 weeks full pay, 13 weeks half pay
Paternity leave - 4 weeks full pay
Exceptional Training Opportunities both internal and external
Flexible working arrangements
Competitive annual leave entitlements with increases for long service
Employee Pension Scheme
Sick Pay
Employee Assistance Programme
First Access to career opportunities as we continue to grow our services throughout Ireland
Bike to Work Scheme
About this role
The Teacher will provide individualised, trauma-informed educational support to young people living in residential care in Ashdale Care. The role will involve direct teaching, educational assessment, learning support, multidisciplinary planning and consultation with staff teams and external professionals.
You will work closely with Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Behaviour Therapy, Art Therapy, Teachers and Social Care colleagues to provide joined-up, child-centred support across home, school and therapeutic contexts.
Key Responsibilities
Plan and deliver individualised education programmes for young people.
Provide one-to-one, small-group, homework, transition and hybrid learning supports.
Support young people on reduced timetables, awaiting school placements or returning to education.
Assess progress and contribute to Individual Education Plans, education summaries and multidisciplinary reports.
Use creative, practical and sensory-informed approaches to promote engagement and learning.
Provide education advice and strategies to staff teams, schools and other professionals.
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What you will need
Required criteria
- A recognised teaching qualification
- Experience teaching children and young people across primary and/or post-primary age ranges
- Experience supporting learners with special educational needs, emotional or behavioural needs, trauma histories, neurodevelopmental needs or barriers to learning
- Strong skills in differentiation, curriculum planning, assessment and progress monitoring
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
Desired criteria
- Experience in residential care, alternative education, special education, therapeutic education or trauma-informed services would be an advantage
