Lead ASC Teacher within Autism Centre

Holway Park Community Primary School; Taunton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Holway Park Community Primary School in Taunton is seeking a dedicated teacher to lead targeted provision for students with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) who have EHCPs. You will identify development priorities, deliver high-quality teaching, and work to include students in mainstream lessons where possible.

You will lead a staff team, monitor progress via assessments and collaborate closely with parents and external professionals to ensure positive outcomes for learners with SEND.

Qualifications

• QualifiedTeacher Status (QTS) is required.
• Experience with autism-specific approaches and SEND practices preferred.
• Experience leading or managing staff is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Identify, create and deliver an Action Plan for development of the centre.
• Deliver and monitor high-quality provision for students with ASC and EHCPs.
• Plan and support inclusion of pupils in mainstream lessons where appropriate.
• Work with and develop a staff team to support students effectively.
• Track and monitor pupil progress and adapt teaching from assessment.
• Collaborate with parents, carers and external professionals.

Skills

SEN experience

ASC knowledge

Staff leadership

Trauma-informed practice

Positive behaviour support

Education

QTS

Job description

MAINRESPONSIBILITIES

To identify, create & deliver an Action Plan for the continued development of the centre reporting back to the Headteacher & SLT.

To deliver & monitor high‑quality educational provision for students with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) who have an Education, Health and Care Plan(EHCP), ensuring progress against the outcomes and targets specified in their EHCP.

To plan and support pupils to access inclusion in mainstream lessons where appropriate.

Work with and develop a staff team to effectively support students.

Track & monitor pupil progress and use assessment to adapt and refine teaching.

Collaborate with parents, carers and external professionals.

Qualifications

• QualifiedTeacher Status (QTS) is required.
• AdditionalSEND qualifications (e.g., NASENCo, autism-specific training) are highlydesirable.

Experience

• Provenexperience in teaching students with special educational needs (SEN),specifically Autism (ASC) for a minimum 3 years.
• Provenexperience leading/managing staff

Skills & Knowledge

• Strongunderstanding of the SEND Code of Practice, PECS, Makaton, Trauma InformedPractice and positive behaviour support strategies

Personal Attributes

• Resilient, flexible, creative, patient,empathetic, and passionate about inclusive education.