Job Title: Autism Specialist Class Teacher
FTE: 1 FTE
Contract type: Permanent
Location: Lyde Green Access Centre, BS16 7LH
About us
The Access Centre based at Lyde Green Primary School is a specialist facility dedicated to students who have a primary diagnosis of ASC along with complex learning needs. The Access Centre will provide bespoke and expert provision to enable them to make progress. There are no expectations for our pupils to have any inclusion with the main school although we have this luxury should we feel it appropriate for individuals.
Our dedicated team of staff model themselves as lifelong learners and put our children’s best interests at the heart of everything they do and they work hard to ensure children remain challenged, motivated and engaged with their learning throughout their time with us.
We value kindness, resilience and tolerance and expect our children and staff to demonstrate these values daily. We also believe in the importance of courage when trying new things, collaboration and teamwork to achieve things together and the importance of always being respectful to one another.
About the role
As an Autism Specialist Class Teacher, your role will be to provide high quality teaching that will not only enable students to progress academically, but also socially and emotionally. You will need to be creative and engaging, and have a proven track record of adapting quickly. You’ll plan and deliver lessons that support our students to achieve their full potential, applying your understanding of ASC. You’ll supervise and provide support and guidance to the Specialist Teaching Assistants within the Access Centre and support them with their professional development. You will take responsibility for implementing school policies and practices, particularly those relating to safeguarding and equality of opportunity. You’ll continuously monitor the health, well-being and personal care of our students, ensuring that pastoral/clinical/ SEND support teams and any other relevant professionals are informed of any concerns.
We can offer you:
- A brand-new school with modern resources in which you can make your mark;
- A commitment to CPD and development of all staff, including collaborative support within the school and the Trust to allow all staff to thrive
- a fantastic opportunity to develop your career in a growing school.
- an ethos which embraces diversity, equity and inclusion
- A clear curriculum vision and focus on evidence-based practice
- Commitment to inclusivity and fostering of diversity
- Values, ethos and vision that are lived
- An open and honest culture
- Up to 30% discount with Microsoft & Dell
- Discounted gym membership
- Life Assurance - 3 x Death in Service
- Cycle to work scheme
- Dedicated counselling service
If you think this is the role for you, we would love to hear from you. In order to apply for this role please complete an application form by 12pm, 3rd May. Please let us know if you require any adjustments as part of the process.
Please know that depending on the number of applications received we may decide to close the advert early. If you do not hear from us by a week after the closing date then please assume that you have not been shortlisted for an interview. We wish you all the best in your future and ask that you join our E-Teach Talent Pool so as to keep up to date with all of our latest current opportunities.
Join us in Providing a Great Education for Every Child
As a Disability Confident Employer, CSET is committed to equal opportunities and encourages applicants from all backgrounds and communities, as we recognise the importance and benefit this has for our pupils.
Lyde Green Primary School and Castle School Education Trust (CSET) are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates are subject to child protection screening appropriate to the post, which will include an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for the children’s workforce and a Children’s Barred List check.
Lyde Green Primary School is committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.