Class Teacher Pathway 1

Autism East Midlands; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Autism East Midlands is seeking a Pathway 1 Class Teacher at Sutherland House School in Nottingham. The role focuses on providing highly personalised education for autistic pupils aged 3–19 within a sensory and engagement-based curriculum.

You will collaborate with assistants, therapists and families to support meaningful progress. The successful candidate will deliver person-centred education, promote communication and independence, and lead within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experience with autistic pupils and/or additional needs environment desirable but training will be given.

Responsibilities

• Deliver highly personalised learning experiences through sensory-engagement based curriculum.
• Support pupils to make progress in communication, emotional regulation, independence and participation.
• Collaborate with teaching assistants, therapists and families to implement pupil-specific plans.

Job description

Full Time Class Teacher – Pathway 1

Salary: Main Pay Scale 1 – 6 + SEN Allowance (£32,916-£45,342) + SEN £2,787

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. We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Pathway 1 Class Teacher to join our highly supportive team.

Pathway 1 supports pupils with complex learning, communication, sensory and physical needs. The successful candidate will provide a safe, nurturing and low-arousal learning environment, delivering highly personalised learning experiences through a sensory and engagement-based curriculum. Working closely with teaching assistants, therapists and families, you will support pupils to make meaningful progress in communication, emotional regulation, independence and participation.

As part of a supportive staff team, you will have a passion for improving the lives for autistic pupils and their families. We are looking for someone who can deliver highly person-centred education, supporting young people to develop the skills, confidence and independence they need for their next steps beyond school. 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