ASD SEND teacher

Do you have an interest in Autism or have experience working with children with Autism? Are you an outstanding teacher? The role will be based in our SEND classrooms, teaching a small class of 6-8 children, supported by a team of outstanding Child Support Assistants . We are looking to appoint the best from across the Primary range. This role is to cover a staff member taking on an interim leadership role, and therefore is being offered as a fixed term- 1 year contract, with opportunity to extend, as the post is evaluated throughout the year.

This is an exciting opportunity for a teacher with QTS to work in our thriving Rights Respecting School. We are a mainstream primary with an autism resource base for 30 pupils and a centre for two year olds. Whether you are an experienced SEND practitioner or a mainstream teacher looking to master expertise in autism pedagogy, the professional growth offered in this role is unmatched.

We are looking for a teacher who:

• is an outstanding primary practitioner who can demonstrate success in improving provision for their pupils

• has a strong knowledge and understanding of how to support children with Autism

• has the knowledge of, or skills in using, specialist communication systems e.g. Makaton, PECs

• is able to engage with and enthuse parents

• has excellent organisational and digital skills