Early Years KS1 Autism SEND Teacher

The Springfields Academy; Calne; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Springfields Academy in Calne is seeking an Autism SEND Teacher to join our vibrant team. This role focuses on delivering a holistic academic, social communication and life skills curriculum for our pupils with autism, developing learning experiences that promote safe, independent living.

The successful candidate will bring an understanding of autism theories and apply them creatively and flexibly to meet the diverse needs of our pupils, embracing innovative pedagogy.

Qualifications

• Understanding theories of autism and how they can be applied to meet individual needs.

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.