Primary Teacher

National Autistic Society; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Induction and training

Staff discounts

Healthcare cash plan

Life assurance

Flexible benefits

Employee assistance

Mindfulness program

Blue Light Card

Job summary

National Autistic Society is seeking a passionate Primary Teacher to join Sybil Elgar, our outstanding specialist school for autistic children and young people aged 4½ to 22. You will deliver autism-specific education, plan personalised learning, and work with multidisciplinary teams to enable pupils to reach their full potential.

The role is permanent, 35 hours per week, with induction and autism training provided.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential.
• Teaching degree or Certificate of Education required.
• Experience of teaching within a special school environment.
• Experience working with autistic children and young people.
• Understanding of the impact of autism on learning.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop and deliver a personalised and engaging curriculum for autistic pupils.
• Create and implement individualised educational programmes in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide high-quality teaching and learning that meets statutory requirements.
• Take responsibility for classroom management within a safe, caring environment.

Skills

QTS

Education

Teaching degree or Certificate of Education

Job description

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Primary Teacher to join our specialist education team. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality autism-specific education to autistic children and young people, creating engaging and personalised learning experiences that enable pupils to achieve their full potential. Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary professionals and classroom staff, you will plan, implement and deliver a broad and balanced curriculum tailored to individual needs. You will play a key role in creating a safe, supportive and motivating learning environment where every pupil can thrive. What You'll Do

• Plan, develop and deliver a personalised and engaging curriculum for autistic pupils.
• Create and implement individualised educational programmes in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide high-quality teaching and learning that meets statutory requirements.
• Take responsibility for classroom management, including learning environments, staff and pupils. in providing a holistic and personalised education within a caring and safe environment. Our creative approach, and focus on independent life skills help every autistic child to learn and develop.
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Teaching degree or Certificate of Education.
• Experience of teaching within a special school environment.
• Experience working with autistic children and young people.
• Understanding of the impact of autism on learning. At the National Autistic Society, we offer many services to support autistic children and young people. We work to improve education, care, and experiences so they can reach their full potential.

About the School

Sybil Elgar is an outstanding specialist school for autistic children and young people aged 4 ½ to 22 years old. We have over 50 years experience. This role is a permanent role, for 35 hours per week.

What we can offer you

• Pension - Auto-enrolled pension scheme.
• Training - Great induction and training, including autism training.
• Discounts - Online staff discount scheme for shopping, cycling, tech, and more (e.g., Asda, Tesco, Nike, Apple).
• Healthcare - Cash plan for permanent staff.
• Life Assurance - 2x your base salary.
• Flexible Benefits - Options like private health, dental insurance, enhanced pension.
• Support - 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme and counselling.
• Mindfulness - Free Headspace app for you and up to 3 family/friends.
• Blue Light Card - Eligibility for discounts.