Autism-Informed Teacher: Personalised Learning

Outcomes First Group; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Your Wellbeing Matters

Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista)

Cycle to Work Scheme

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Critical illness cover

Family Growth Support

Job summary

Hazel Cottage School, part of Outcomes First Group, seeks a passionate Teacher to deliver creative, personalised learning for pupils aged 4–11 with autism and additional needs. You’ll work in a structured, nurturing environment alongside care staff to support academic, social, and emotional development.

You’ll need QTS or equivalent, a calm and adaptable approach, and strong collaboration with colleagues to tailor learning to each pupil’s strengths and needs.

Qualifications

• UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent, with a relevant degree
• A strong understanding of additional needs, including Autism, learning difficulties and complex needs
• The ability to plan engaging learning and adapt your teaching around individual pupils
• A calm, compassionate and resilient approach
• The confidence to support pupils who may present with challenging behaviour
• The ability to build positive and trusting relationships
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to working with colleagues
• Creativity and the confidence to try a different approach when traditional teaching methods are not working

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver creative and personalised learning for individuals and small groups
• Adapt teaching around different abilities, learning styles and individual needs
• Monitor and assess progress, using what you learn to shape the next steps for each pupil
• Develop and review Individual Education Plans, behaviour plans and personalised support strategies
• Create a safe, structured and stimulating learning environment where pupils can engage and succeed
• Support pupils to develop academically, socially, emotionally and personally
• Encourage positive behaviour, greater independence and self regulation
• Coordinate teaching, assessment and reporting across agreed subjects, areas of learning or key stages
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and care staff to provide consistent support
• Contribute to school development and continually develop your own professional practice

Job description

Hazel Cottage School, part of Outcomes First Group, seeks a passionate Teacher to deliver creative, personalised learning for pupils aged 4–11 with autism and additional needs. You’ll work in a structured, nurturing environment alongside care staff to support academic, social, and emotional development.

You’ll need QTS or equivalent, a calm and adaptable approach, and strong collaboration with colleagues to tailor learning to each pupil’s strengths and needs.