Lead ASC Teacher within Autism Centre

Teaching Vacancies; Taunton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Inclusive school environment

Job summary

Teaching Vacancies in Taunton seeks a qualified teacher to lead an Autism Centre within a primary school. The role requires delivering high-quality ASC education to students with EHCPs and coordinating staff to support inclusive practice.

The post emphasizes safeguarding, collaboration with parents and professionals, and ongoing professional development. QTS is essential, with desirable SEND qualifications and ASC experience.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is required.
• Additional SEND qualifications (e.g., NASENCo, autism-specific training) are highly desirable.
• Experience teaching students with SEN, specifically ASC, for a minimum of 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Identify, create & deliver an Action Plan for centre development and report to Headteacher & SLT.
• Deliver & monitor high-quality educational provision for students with ASC with EHCP outcomes.
• 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 teaching.
• Collaborate with parents, carers and external professionals.

Skills

QTS

PECS

Makaton

Trauma Informed Practice

Positive Behaviour Support

Education

QTS

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is required.
• Additional SEND qualifications (e.g., NASENCo, autism-specific training) are highly desirable.

Experience

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

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong understanding of the SEND Code of Practice, PECS, Makaton, Trauma Informed Practice and positive behaviour support strategies

Personal Attributes

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

What the school offers its staff

A highly inlusive proactive provision, we currently have 5 classes within the Autism Centre, there are two SENCOs to work alongside, highly committed and enthusiastic teachers. We have a high commitment ongoing continuous CPD. The centre is located within a medium/large primary school.

Commitment to safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS and all relevant pre-employment checks including online checks.