Teacher - Autism Resource Base

Milton Park Primary School in Weston-super-Mare is searching for a passionate, experienced, and forward thinking teacher to lead our Autism Resource Base. This is a rare opportunity to shape a growing specialist provision within a highly inclusive and nurturing school community. If you are committed to outstanding SEND practice, skilled in supporting children with autism and complex needs, and excited to make a meaningful difference every single day, we would love to hear from you.

We empower pupils to learn, thrive, and flourish—while remaining actively included in our vibrant mainstream environment.

We welcome applications from teachers who are:

• enthusiastic and driven to go beyond the ordinary

• skilled at supporting children with autism and a range of SEND needs

• experienced practitioners with strong teamwork abilities

• aspiring or established leaders ready for the next step

If you have a specialism in SEND, a passion for inclusive education, or previous leadership experience, this role offers the opportunity to take on additional responsibility and progress your career within our ambitious trust.

Contract: 12 month fixed term (maternity cover)

Hours: 1.0 FTE

Salary: £32,916 – £51,047 + TLR opportunity

Interview date: 31 March 2026

What You’ll Bring

• a passion for teaching and transforming young lives

• commitment to delivering excellent outcomes for all pupils

• secure knowledge of the full primary curriculum

• a wide repertoire of effective teaching and learning strategies

• the ability to build strong, positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues

• a drive to contribute to our school’s success and culture

• the skill to challenge, support and inspire every learner

• role model behaviour aligned with high expectations and strong values

Why Join Milton Park Primary School?

Make a Real Difference - You’ll play a pivotal role in nurturing children’s curiosity, confidence and love of learning—while also making a lasting impact on our wider school community. Collaboration is central to our practice, with excellent opportunities to share expertise across our academy trust.

Committed to Growth and Improvement - We value creativity and fresh ideas. Professional development is high quality, ongoing and woven into every aspect of school life—not just limited to courses. You’ll have plentiful opportunities to refine your practice and develop your career.

Rich History and Strong Ethos - With more than a century of heritage, Milton Park has a deep sense of community. Pupils gain belonging, pride and responsibility in where they live and learn.

A Fully Inclusive School - We recognise that many children may experience SEND at some point in their school journey. Our dedicated on site SEND and Autism Resource Base supports pupils with both long term and short term needs, ensuring every child can succeed.

Embedded in the Community - From Mini Police, local performances and community projects, to fairs, art events and fundraising, your class will play an active role in strengthening community connections.

What We Offer

• a supportive, collaborative staff team where everyone is valued

• access to specialist expertise in school improvement, innovation, SEND and education welfare

• a diverse and inclusive family of academies where every child is celebrated

• high quality professional development and clear career pathways

• an environment where you can grow, innovate and be proud of the work you do

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