Senior Autism Practitioner: Lead SEND Team & Learning

Children First; Enfield; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local government pension scheme with a

generous employer contribution

Cycle to work scheme

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

The Children First Academy Trust is seeking an inspirational Lead Autism Practitioner for our specialist SEND unit. You will lead a team to deliver calm, positive support for children with Autism and ensure the best outcomes.

You will work under the guidance of qualified teachers and contribute to curriculum delivery and assessment during planning and delivery. We value passion, collaboration, safeguarding, and continuous professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Complement the teacher's delivery of the curriculum under the direction and supervision of qualified teachers
• Lead small sized classes of children with Autism
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff and share in their responsibility for the development and education of all pupils
• Use their knowledge and skills when assisting with planning, monitoring, assessing and managing classes
• Contribute to teachers' planning and preparation of lessons at various stages of the planning cycle including resources
• Provide support for children, within the team, when a teacher is unavailable
• Lead and direct a team within the unit, ensuring a positive and productive atmosphere is created
• Support teachers in evaluating pupils' progress through a range of assessment activities
• Ensure classroom environment is appropriate and is used to maximise learning opportunities
• Implement all school policies relating to behaviour and safeguarding
• Contribute to curriculum development, school policies and procedures

Job description

The Children First Academy Trust is seeking an inspirational Lead Autism Practitioner for our specialist SEND unit. You will lead a team to deliver calm, positive support for children with Autism and ensure the best outcomes.

You will work under the guidance of qualified teachers and contribute to curriculum delivery and assessment during planning and delivery. We value passion, collaboration, safeguarding, and continuous professional growth.