Teacher

Aspris; Preston; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teacher pension scheme

DBS paid

Comprehensive induction

Ongoing training & career progression

Wellbeing support

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Ribble Autism School is seeking a dedicated qualified teacher who has completed the ECT induction and is committed to delivering personalised education for autistic pupils aged 4-11. The role focuses on individual EHCP outcomes within an SCERTS-informed framework and a multidisciplinary approach with therapists.

You will lead personalised provision, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and contribute to ongoing curriculum development and staff CPD.

Qualifications

• QTS is required.
• Undergraduate degree required.
• ECT induction completed.
• Experience working with autistic pupils or SEND is essential.
• Commitment to inclusive, child-centred practice.
• High expectations for all pupils.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Calm, resilient and reflective approach.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and evaluate personalised learning programmes tailored to EHCP outcomes.
• Use our SCERTS-based pathways to design meaningful learning experiences.
• Collaborate with Speech & Language Therapists and Occupational Therapists to embed therapeutic approaches.
• Support and develop pupils' communication, social understanding, emotional regulation and independence.
• Use assessment systems to monitor progress and inform next steps.
• Contribute to development of autism curriculum and provision.
• Lead curriculum area in line with school improvement priorities.
• Deliver CPD and share best practice with colleagues.
• Lead, coach and manage teaching assistants to ensure high-quality provision.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, families, colleagues and external professionals.
• Contribute to wider life of the school and outcomes for all pupils.

Skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Calm, resilient approach

Education

QTS

Undergraduate degree

ECT induction completed

Job description

Are you a passionate and inspiring teacher who believes every child deserves an education tailored to their individual strengths and needs?

Do you have experience of working with autistic pupils within KS1 and a commitment to delivering truly personalised learning?

If so, we would love to hear from you.

About Ribble Autism School

Ribble Autism School is an independent specialist school for children and young people aged 4-11 with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and associated Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Our pupils all have Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), and our provision is built around communication, emotional regulation, independence and foundational learning.

Our provision is underpinned by the SCERTS Framework, integrated therapeutic support and a commitment to enabling every pupil to thrive academically, socially and emotionally. Through personalised pre-formal and informal curriculum pathways, pupils are supported to develop communication, emotional regulation, independence and lifelong learning skills, ensuring meaningful progress from their individual starting points.

As our school continues to expand we are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic qualified teacher who has successfully completed their ECT induction period and is committed to making a meaningful difference to the lives of autistic children and young people.

What you'll be doing:

• Planning, delivering and evaluating engaging, personalised learning programmes tailored to individual EHCP outcomes and pupils' identified needs.
• Using our pre-formal and informal curriculum pathways to design meaningful learning experiences that support progress from each pupil's individual starting point.
• Working collaboratively with our multidisciplinary team, including Speech and Language Therapists and Occupational Therapists, to embed therapeutic approaches throughout the school day.
• Supporting and developing pupils' communication, social understanding, emotional regulation and independence through autism-informed practice.
• Using assessment systems and evidence, including curriculum and EHCP outcomes, to monitor progress and inform next steps in learning.
• Contributing to the ongoing development of our specialist autism curriculum, SCERTS-based practice and personalised provision.
• Leading and championing a curriculum area in line with school improvement priorities.
• Delivering high-quality CPD and sharing best practice to support the professional development of colleagues.
• Leading, coaching and managing teaching assistants to ensure consistently high-quality provision.
• Building positive and effective relationships with pupils, families, colleagues and external professionals.
• Contributing fully to the wider life of the school and the continuous improvement of outcomes for all pupils.

We're looking for someone who has...

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• A recognised undergraduate degree
• Successfully completed ECT induction
• Experience working with children or young people with Autism and SEND
• A commitment to inclusive, child-centred practice
• High expectations for all pupils
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• A calm, resilient and reflective approach

It would be great if you also have...

• Experience working within an autism specialist provision
• Knowledge of the SCERTS Framework
• Understanding of sensory processing and regulation approaches
• Experience of working alongside therapists and multidisciplinary teams
• Experience supporting pupils with complex communication need

Our benefits include:

• Exclusive access to reward and discount scheme
• Blue light Discounts
• Comprehensive induction
• Commitment to your ongoing training and career progression
• Teacher pension scheme
• Paid for enhanced DBS
• Wellbeing support
• Cycle to work scheme
• Teacher's payscale and much more!

Aspris Education is one of the UK’s leading independent providers of specialist care and education. As part of Aspris Children’s Services, we are immensely proud of the career pathway and training we can offer you. We ask that you can demonstrate the values needed for a role, transferable skills and life experience and in return we will give you all the training and support you need to progress.

We strongly believe in developing our own talent and growing our teachers into successful middle and senior leaders.

If you want to progress your career in Education, Aspris Children’s Services will help you get there.

Aspris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with Disclosure & Barring Service and at least 2 references which cover the last 3 years; for all our services we will request references from where you have worked with either Children or Vulnerable Adults. Please be advised that references may be requested prior to interview for roles within our Schools.