Remedial Special Needs Teacher

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Remedial Special Needs Teacher

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:

    • 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:

    1. Prescribe dietary therapies and offer counsel on dietetic and nutritional matters, catering to specific dietary requirements.
    2. Diagnose and treat vision and eye movement disorders, continuously monitoring progress and suggesting subsequent treatments.
    3. Manipulate and massage patients to identify pain sources, alleviate discomfort, restore function and mobility, and rectify structural discrepancies in the body.
    4. Employ a holistic approach in evaluating patient health, and treat using needle insertions under the skin at specific points.
    5. Administer aromatic herbs, oils, and massages to alleviate pain and reinstate health.
    6. Evaluate and treat individuals with mental disabilities, mental illnesses, or those grappling with stress and emotional complications.
    7. Diagnose and treat behavioural issues in animals.

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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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