ASD Resource Base Teacher
Mainscale - Upper Pay Scale plus SEN allowance
1.0 FTE, Permanent
Start Date: 1 September 2025
Closing Date: 16 May 2025
Interview Date: week commencing 19 May 2025
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children with ASD? Do you thrive in an environment where creativity, empathy, and patience are valued above all else?
We believe that every child deserves access to quality education tailored to their unique needs. Our new ASD Resource Base will open in September 2025 and will be a dedicated provision for up to 20 students with Educational Health Care Plans (EHCPS) and will provide a nurturing and supportive environment where children with ASD can flourish academically, socially, and emotionally. As a dedicated ASD Resource Base Teacher, you will play a pivotal role in empowering our students to reach their full potential.
About Us
The Palladian Academy Trust is a community of schools, each with its own particular ethos, that enjoy a mutually enriching partnership.
The Trust includes both church and community academies working closely together, all connected by the vision we share for our students. We value and respect the individuality of every child and believe their learning and development should be personal and holistic. We aim to support their wellbeing and help them achieve their best.
About the role
The Trust wishes to appoint a talented, enthusiastic and well-motivated Teacher who is committed to providing inspirational and motivational teaching and care. You will be an employee of the Palladian Academy Trust, based at the Griffin Centre at Ralph Allen School, the new resource base opening in September 2025 for children with ASD.
We would welcome applications from teachers who are supportive of the aims, values, vision and ethos of our school and who have a proven ability as an excellent practitioner.
What you'll do:
• Develop and implement individualised learning plans for students with ASD, focusing on their specific strengths and challenges.
• Use evidence-based teaching strategies and interventions to address the diverse learning needs of students with ASD.
• Liaise closely with subject teachers in the mainstream school regarding curriculum content.
• Collaborate closely with parents, caregivers, the Resource Base Manager, SENDCo and multidisciplinary teams to ensure a holistic approach to student development.
• Provide ongoing support and guidance to classroom staff to promote understanding and effective management of ASD-related behaviours.
• Stay current on best practices and research in the field of ASD education, continuously seeking opportunities for professional growth and development.
What you'll bring:
• Primary or Secondary Teaching experience with Qualified Teacher Status.
• Proven experience working with children with ASD in a school or clinical setting.
• Strong understanding of ASD characteristics, behaviour management techniques, and assistive technologies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
• Passion, patience, and a genuine commitment to making a difference in the lives of children with ASD.
We are proud to offer:
• A school committed to its improvement journey
• A present and supportive SLT
• A talented team of staff who love working at our school and support and care for each other
• Strong support and opportunities for Professional Development across the Trust
• Enthusiastic learners
• A welcoming and inclusive wider community
How to Apply
Please complete the online application form by 16 May 2025. Shortlisting will commence immediately once the vacancy closes, with interviews being held the week beginning 19 May 2025.
If you would like to find out more about us, visits are welcome. Contact Ralph Allen school to book a school tour.
We are a flexible employer so please don’t be put off applying if you are looking for flexible working arrangements.
Safeguarding Statement
Palladian Academy Trust and Ralph Allen School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check. As this post involves working within one of these groups, we will require a Disclosure & Barring Service check and/or subscription to the DBS online service along with the required right to work checks.
The suitability of all prospective employees or volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment.