Specialist ASD Unit Teacher

St Paul's; Farnham; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

St Paul’s CofE Primary School & Nursery invites applications for a Specialist ASD Unit Teacher to join Evergreen. You will work across EYFS/KS1 and KS2 to deliver an ambitious, flexible curriculum for children with autism within our inclusive primary setting in Farnham.

The role emphasizes collaboration with teachers, support staff and specialist professionals to promote communication, independence and emotional regulation while continuing to develop the Evergreen provision.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of autism and the diverse needs of children with SEND.
• Ability to adapt teaching and learning across EYFS, KS1 and KS2.
• Excellent classroom practitioner with high expectations for every child.

Responsibilities

• Deliver an ambitious, adapted curriculum across Evergreen provisions (EYFS/KS1 and KS2).
• Collaborate with teachers, support staff and specialists to support learning, communication, independence and emotional regulation.
• Create a consistent, supportive learning environment and share expertise with the team.

Skills

Autism awareness

SEND knowledge

Curriculum adaptation across EYFS KS1-

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Teaching qualification

Job description

Specialist ASD Unit Teacher – EvergreenSalary: MPS/UPSContract: PermanentHours: Full TimeStart Date: As soon as possibleAn exciting opportunity to make a genuine difference to children with autism across the primary age range.We are looking for an exceptional, committed and enthusiastic teacher to join our specialist ASD provision, Evergreen.Evergreen is an integral part of St Paul’s, providing specialist education for children with autism within our inclusive and ambitious primary school.This is a unique opportunity to work across the primary age range, supporting teaching and learning within both our EYFS/KS1 (Evergreen 1) and KS2 (Evergreen 2) provisions.You will work alongside our existing Evergreen teachers and a dedicated team of support staff, forming part of a collaborative and experienced team committed to providing the very best education for our children. This is an opportunity to contribute your own strengths, share expertise and help develop our specialist provision further.At St Paul’s, we believe that every child deserves an excellent education, regardless of their starting point or the barriers they face. Our expectations are high, our approach is individualised, and we work tirelessly to ensure that every child has the opportunity to belong, grow and flourish.The RoleWorking collaboratively across both Evergreen provisions, you will help deliver an ambitious, carefully adapted curriculum that meets children's individual needs whilst promoting academic progress, communication, independence and emotional regulation.Our children access a combination of specialist teaching and meaningful integration into mainstream school life. Relationships, consistency and a deep understanding of individual needs are at the heart of everything we do.You will work closely with fellow teachers, support staff and specialist professionals, sharing responsibility for creating a consistent, supportive and ambitious learning environment.We are looking for someone who:- Is an excellent classroom practitioner with high expectations for every child.- Has a strong understanding of autism and the diverse needs of children with SEND, or a genuine commitment to developing specialist expertise.- Can adapt teaching and learning effectively across EYFS, KS1 and KS2.- Understands the importance of communication, regulation, sensory needs and positive relationships.- Can deliver an ambitious curriculum whilst recognising and celebrating individual progress.- Enjoys working collaboratively as part of a wider teaching team, sharing ideas, expertise and responsibility.- Is creative, resilient and determined to find solutions when children face barriers to learning.- Believes wholeheartedly that children with additional needs deserve the same opportunities and aspirations as every other child.What makes St Paul’s different?St Paul’s is a growing and ambitious primary school where inclusion is central to everything we do.Our specialist provision is not separate from our wider school community. Our children are St Paul’s children, and we work hard to ensure they benefit from the full range of experiences, relationships and opportunities available across the school.You will join a committed and supportive team that genuinely cares about children, works together to overcome challenges and is determined to provide the very best education possible.We are looking for someone who shares that determination and wants to play an important role in the continued development of Evergreen.If you are passionate about specialist education, ambitious for children with autism and want to work as part of a team that genuinely puts children first, we would love to hear from you.Visits to the school are warmly encouraged.St Paul’s CofE Primary School & Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check.