Early Years KS1 Autism SEND Teacher

Springfields; Calne; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Springfields in Calne is seeking an Autism SEND Teacher to join our team and support growing pupil numbers. You will develop and deliver a holistic curriculum focusing on academic, social communication and life skills to pupils with autism.

The role requires understanding of autism theories and how to apply them in practice, with creativity, flexibility and resilience to meet individual needs through innovative provision and pedagogy.

Qualifications

• Experience with autism education is preferred.
• Ability to adapt lessons to individual needs and strengths.
• Commitment to holistic pupil development and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a holistic curriculum for pupils with autism.
• Deliver academic, social communication and life skills lessons.
• Apply autism theories in practice to meet individual needs with creativity and resilience.

Skills

Autism understanding

Creative teaching

Job description

The role of Autism SEND Teacher is an exciting role working with our team in Calne to support our growth in pupil numbers. The core purpose of the role is to develop and deliver a holistic academic, social communication and life skills curriculum for our pupils with autism.

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.

The role requires the successful candidate to have an understanding/commitment to understanding the theories of autism and how they can be applied in practice to meet individual need; in addition to creativity, flexibility, resilience and a commitment to meeting the needs of our pupils through innovative provision and pedagogy.