Class Teacher - Autism Base

Teaching Vacancies; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Lancashire is seeking a dedicated Class Teacher for its Autism Base. The ideal candidate is passionate about enhancing the learning experience for young people with Autism and has a commitment to safeguarding. This role offers opportunities for professional growth through training and coaching, making a significant impact on children's lives. Applicants must demonstrate effective relationship-building skills and resilience in a diverse educational setting.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive working environment

Strong focus on community and teamwork

Qualifications

• Experience teaching young people with Autism or Special Educational Needs.
• High expectations for student achievement and development.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Inspire pupils' learning and development in the Autism Base class.
• Enhance pupil progress through imaginative and differentiated lessons.
• Support a commitment to safeguarding and welfare of children.

Skills

Emotional and physical resilience

Commitment to continuous improvement

Effective team player

Experience with young people with Autism

Job description

Skills and experience we\'re looking for

• Be excellent practitioners with the commitment and motivation to inspire pupils’ learning and development.
• Have experience of teaching young people with Autism or Special Educational Needs within the primary or secondary sector or have a specific interest in developing their teaching skills in a special school setting.
• Have high expectations of young people, and a commitment to raising standards of attainment to ensure that they can achieve their full educational potential.
• Have experience of enhancement of pupil progress gains and raising attainment and achievement levels of all students.
• Be able to demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation through imaginative and differentiated lessons which meet individual needs.
• Have experience of current assessment practice and the use of data and pupil progress tracking to ensure that all groups of learners achieve.
• Possess the emotional and physical resilience necessary when working with young people with a range of complex needs.
• Be able to build positive relationships with the class group, ensuring consistency and continuity on a daily basis.
• Have the ability to foster good relationships with other staff, pupils, parents and the wider community.
• Be hard working, organised and proactive in their professional development.
• Be a team player who can work effectively with all members of the New Bridge team.

What the school offers its staff

We have an opportunity for an ambitious, passionate leader to take on the role of Class teacher in our Autism Base. Build your meaningful future with us and take your career to the next level. If you’re the kind of person dedicated to improving the lives of children, you’re just the person New Bridge is looking for.

Why New Bridge?

“Staff are proud to work at the school. They are highly supported in their professional development.”

Ofsted Report February 2025

• We are committed to making a difference where it matters most to create meaningful futures for all
• We invest in developing talent through our strong focus on coaching and training.
• We nurture teams: fostering a sense of belonging secured by strong purpose and healthy relationships.

As we are a talent first organisation, we are always looking to find people who align themselves to our mission and values. If you feel that could be you then we would love to hear from you.

If you’re the kind of person that is committed to improving the lives of children, by having the ability to build good working relationships, utilising organisational skills, being flexible and innovative, and enjoy working with a range of different stakeholders, then you are the person to support our children and lead our staff. We pride ourselves on being the New Bridge ‘community’, a vocational destination, not just a job.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.