Autism/SEND PE Teacher

Samuel Whitbread Community College; Calne; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

The Springfields Academy in Calne is seeking a dedicated educator to create a developmental learning experience that enables autistic pupils to progress and live more independently. The role uses autism enablement structures to maximise learning opportunities in a supportive setting.

The successful candidate will focus on accessible teaching, child-centred practice, and nurturing positive relationships to help pupils overcome challenges and achieve their potential socially and academically.

Qualifications

• A passion for making complex concepts accessible for the autistic learner.
• A child-centred practitioner who responds to the individual needs of each child.
• A teacher with a commitment to developing a good knowledge and understanding of autism and social communication needs and appropriate strategies to support pupils with this need. E.g. TEACCH
• A creative and flexible approach to teaching that builds success through challenge, personalisation and innovation.
• The confidence and skills to build positive relationships that help to break down barriers, build self-esteem.
• A commitment to enabling all our pupils to overcome their challenges and achieve their potential both socially and academically.
• Experience of primary, secondary, or specialist provision beneficial

Job description

It is a unique opportunity for the successful candidate to create a developmental learning experience that not only enables the pupils to develop within our setting but maximises opportunities to develop the skills for a ‘safe, independent life’ using autism enablement structures and systems.

Personal attributes

• A passion for making complex concepts accessible for the autistic learner.
• A child-centred practitioner who responds to the individual needs of each child.
• A teacher with a commitment to developing a good knowledge and understanding of autism and social communication needs and appropriate strategies to support pupils with this need. E.g. TEACCH
• A creative and flexible approach to teaching that builds success through challenge, personalisation and innovation.
• The confidence and skills to build positive relationships that help to break down barriers, build self-esteem.
• A commitment to enabling all our pupils to overcome their challenges and achieve their potential both socially and academically.
• Experience of primary, secondary, or specialist provision beneficial

Salary & Benefits

£32,916.00 - £51,047.00 Annually (FTE)
MPS1 - UPS3 + SEN Min

Location

The Springfields Academy
Curzon Street
Calne
South West
SN11 0DS

Interviews scheduled for week commencing 19th October 2026