Remedial/Special Needs Teacher in the UK
Therapy Professionals N.E.C.
Job Description:
In the UK, Therapy Professionals, especially those working under the category not elsewhere classified (N.E.C.), play a pivotal role in providing physical and therapeutic treatments and activities. Their primary goal is to assist recovery from physical and mental illness, ensuring the minimisation of disabilities’ effects.
Entry Requirements:
For South Africans interested in becoming a remedial/special needs teacher in the UK, the following prerequisites are generally essential:
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- An accredited degree or postgraduate qualification, typically in therapeutic studies or related fields.
- Comprehensive training spanning from two to five years, dependent on the chosen study methodology.
- A balanced curriculum, merging theoretical learning with hands-on practical experience.
- Mandatory membership of certain professional bodies, particularly in some specialisation areas.
Key Tasks:
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- Prescribe dietary therapies and offer counsel on dietetic and nutritional matters, catering to specific dietary requirements.
- Diagnose and treat vision and eye movement disorders, continuously monitoring progress and suggesting subsequent treatments.
- Manipulate and massage patients to identify pain sources, alleviate discomfort, restore function and mobility, and rectify structural discrepancies in the body.
- Employ a holistic approach in evaluating patient health, and treat using needle insertions under the skin at specific points.
- Administer aromatic herbs, oils, and massages to alleviate pain and reinstate health.
- Evaluate and treat individuals with mental disabilities, mental illnesses, or those grappling with stress and emotional complications.
- Diagnose and treat behavioural issues in animals.
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- Art Therapist
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- Osteopath
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Expected UK Salary:
£26,000 – £43,000 annually (This range is an estimate; actual compensation can fluctuate based on specialisation, experience, location, and institutional prestige.)
More about this SOC Code:
Delve into the comprehensive classification and details of this role, as defined by the UK Standard Occupational Classification, on the official ONS page for SOC code 2229.
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