Autism Specialist Teacher — Transform Lives Daily

Prior's Court Foundation; Newbury; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Prior's Court Foundation in Newbury is seeking a dedicated Teacher to join our specialist education team and help shape brighter futures for autistic young people with complex needs. You will deliver personalised learning, plan and assess progress, and tutor a small group in partnership with residential teams.

Working with the Learning Lead and a multidisciplinary team, you will use structured teaching approaches, maintain safeguarding, and create work experience opportunities while modelling

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children/young adults with autism or complex needs.
• Ability to plan, deliver, and assess learning effectively.
• Clear written and verbal communication; ability to motivate others.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and adapt learning in line with long-term planning with tailored short- and medium-term plans and evidencing progress.
• Collaborate with the Learning Lead and multidisciplinary team; track learning outcomes.
• Support holistic development using structured teaching and This Is Me plans; tutor a group and liaise with residential teams.
• Provide lunch cover when needed; build relationships with workplace partners for work experience.
• Maintain a safe, well-resourced environment through risk assessment, monitoring, and budgeting for resources.
• Lead and support colleagues by mentoring staff and supporting induction.

Skills

Autism experience

Planning & assessment

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Safeguarding

Job description

Prior's Court Foundation in Newbury is seeking a dedicated Teacher to join our specialist education team and help shape brighter futures for autistic young people with complex needs. You will deliver personalised learning, plan and assess progress, and tutor a small group in partnership with residential teams.

Working with the Learning Lead and a multidisciplinary team, you will use structured teaching approaches, maintain safeguarding, and create work experience opportunities while modelling