[260423] Secondary Autism SEND Teacher with SEMH
SAIL (Salisbury Academy for Inspirational Learning), Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 7EU17 days remaining to apply
Start date details
1st September 2026
Closing date
10 May 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
23 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £32,916.00 - £51,047.00 Annually (Actual) MPS1 to UPS3 + SEN MIN
[260423] Secondary Autism SEND Teacher with SEMH job summary
Specialist SEN teacher (Inspire Programme)
Salary: Main pay range (DOE) + SEN Allowance. £31,916 - £51,047 + £2,787
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
Midnight on 10th May 2026
Job overview
Are you finding that managing a class of 32 students is stretching you to the limit? Tired of the never-ending marking endless books? Struggling to meet the diverse needs of all learners - from the most able to those needing the most support - while being measured against national data? If so, we understand - and we’re here to offer a refreshing alternative.
Are you an outstanding Teacher (Primary or Secondary), with extensive experience of working with SEN children/young people in an education setting and a passion for inclusion (or a mainstream teacher looking for a change and educating those students who need the most), enabling all our amazing children and young adults to overcome barriers to learning?
We are seeking a proactive, resourceful, and energetic Teacher to lead and teach across Secondary Inspire, supporting students in a secondary lead environment with a duel focus on closing the gap on academic attainment and Social / emotional learning. Inspire secondary students work within a largely primary model for consistent staffing, and teachers in Inspire deliver Core subjects alongside thematic studies. Inspire students access the secondary provision for specific lessons that need specialist rooms such as Art / DT, Food Technology and Computing.
You should be self-motivated with a creative approach to curriculum delivery and have the skills to continuously improve the learning experience for our pupils. You should have experience (or be prepared to study and develop your approach) of working with young people with Autism / SEMH and complex needs and understand what approaches work well and how building positive relationships are key.
The school has had significant growth over the last 2 years, creating further opportunities for pupils to thrive and succeed. There is a very clear expectation on the use of PACE principles at work, and while students may struggle at times, we are very proud to offer a range of qualifications and fully expect all of our students to leave and go to (largely) mainstream colleges.
The position of Inspire program teacher is a great opportunity to be part of a team providing the very best possible educational opportunities for our pupils within a nurturing and supportive setting.
Our school
SAIL Academy is an academy school (Reach South Academy Trust) for pupils aged 5-19 with SEMH, ASD, and complex needs, all with EHCPs. We take a therapeutic, relationship-based approach (PACE) where behaviour is understood as communication. As a Specialist Teacher (KS3/4), you will work in an immensely rewarding, occasionally challenging environment, contributing to supporting the development of social, life and independence skills and truly making a difference in the lives of pupils.
In order to achieve the best possible outcomes for our pupils we endeavour to take a holistic approach to their education. Very often this will mean thinking beyond the conventional educational experiences. This ensures that pupils are in the best possible position to lead successful adult lives beyond school.
Having mainstream experience is no barrier to working in a specialist setting, and we would urge anyone to come and have a look at what we do on a daily basis.
Next Steps
If you think this role may be for you and want to be involved at this exciting time in our development and have any questions about the positions, please come and speak to Dan Goldstraw - Headteacher.
Closing date: for applications is Midnight on Sunday 10th May 2026
Interview Date: Interviews are provisionally booked for Friday 15th May & week beginning 18th May 2026
To apply for this opportunity please visit MyNewTerm - our online application service.
We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date.
Opportunities and Benefits
We offer a competitive salary plus TPS pension, great career progression and development opportunities, access to our Employee Assistance Programme with many other benefits.
We’re proud of how we support our staff in order that you have high levels of job satisfaction; are aware of the difference you are making for the children and families you work with and can see your contribution towards our community. There are regular opportunities for professional development and training, and a wider community of staff to network with within Reach South Multi Academy Trust. You will have the chance to visit other local schools, work alongside a range of outside professionals and take part in a variety of e-learning and face-to-face training.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Each post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Reach South Academy Trust has an Equal Opportunities Policy for selection and recruitment. Applicants are requested to complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring section of the application form before submitting.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About SAIL (Salisbury Academy for Inspirational Learning)
- School type
- Free School, ages 4 to 19
- School size
- 85 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 19
- Ofsted report
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School location
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