Class Teacher

Autism East Midlands; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist educational institution in the East Midlands seeks a caring professional passionate about improving the lives of autistic pupils. The role involves planning engaging lessons and leading a team to support person-centred learning. Full training will be provided to those without prior experience. This position requires a genuine commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Benefits

Excellent opportunities for training and professional development

Small class groups

Favourable staffing levels

Qualifications

• Experience supporting autistic pupils or teaching in an additional needs environment is desirable.
• Full training and support will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons for autistic pupils.
• Support and lead the team towards person-centred planning.
• Engage with a wide range of professionals to support pupils.

Skills

Passion for improving lives of autistic pupils

Commitment to engaging lessons

Ability to work with professionals

Job description

Are you a caring professional looking for a new challenge in a unique environment.

Sutherland House School is a non-maintained specialist school for autistic children and young people aged 3-19. The school prides itself on creating personalised learning opportunities with a vision for reaching potential for each individual pupil. We offer small class groups, favourable staffing levels and excellent opportunities for training and professional development. The school has an Ofsted rating of Good. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

As part of a supportive staff team, you will have a passion for improving the lives for autistic pupils and their families. You will have a commitment to planning and delivering engaging lessons and you will engage with a wide range of professionals, including therapists to ensure all pupils are reaching their full potential. You will hold responsibility for supporting and leading your team who will work towards person-centred planning for each individual pupil.

Previous experience with supporting autistic pupils or teaching in an additional need s environment is desirable however full training and support will be given.

Autism East Midlands is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Please note successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.

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Please note this advert may close early dependent on the volume of applications.