Autism/SEND P.E. Teacher
The Springfields Academy, Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 0DSThis job expired on 6 December 2021 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 April 2022
Closing date
6 December 2021 at 11:59pm
Date listed
21 November 2021
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time, part time: Hours/Contract: Full-time or Part-Time, Permanent Contract.
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Main Pay Scale, £25,712 rising to a maximum of £36,960 per annum
Additional allowances
SEN1 Allowance
Autism/SEND P.E. Teacher job summary
The Role: We are looking for an Autism/SEND P.E. Teacher who is passionate about supporting the Physical and Sensory development of our pupils with autism. This is a unique opportunity to be a part of a wider Physical and Sensory team which fuses P.E, Therapy, Outdoor Education and Creative Arts.
Our Physical and Sensory curriculum approaches are vital in our aim to build safe, independent lives for autistic young people. The Autism/SEND P.E. Teacher will lead on Physical and Sensory sessions and interventions that meet the wide range of pupil need. We are particularly (but not exclusively) interested in candidates with a specialist in gymnastics, dance and/or outdoor education or those with an interest in therapy or the creative arts.
In the role of Autism/SEND P.E. Teachers you will be providing learners with the knowledge, skills and strategies they need to support their Physical and Sensory needs in order to live safely and independently within their community. You will consistently teach effective lessons that engage pupils with Physical and Sensory experiences and meet their specific needs. Additionally, to:
• assess, monitor and record pupil progress in P.E.;
• build effective working relationships with support staff, other teachers, middle leaders to further the development of the Quality of Education at the Academy.
Part of the excitement of teaching at the academy is the broad range of individuals that you will teach. Our young people with autism may have sensory needs, speech and language difficulties, or social, emotional needs. A key aspect of working at Springfields is taking the time to get to know pupils and being able to create a safe, stimulating and supportive learning environment.
You will be joining a happy, hardworking and well-established team of over 20 teachers across the academy. You will also work closely with our multi-disciplinary therapy team.
What we can offer you:
• The opportunity to make a difference to the lives of vulnerable young people with autism.
• The chance to deliver an engaging and creative P.E./ Physical and Sensory curriculum that builds independent life skills.
• A close-knit team of professionals who work in a supportive and inspirational environment.
• An outstanding learning community that engages pupils and develops positive attitudes to learning.
• The opportunity to be involved in wider-school life through trips, clubs, collapsed timetable days, Duke of Edinburgh etc.
• On-going, specialist professional development.
• A comprehensive CPD package with opportunities for individual development and development of knowledge linked to good autism practice
• A commitment to 'Healthy Working Lives' through a comprehensive trust Employee Assistance programme
• A work laptop
• Small class sizes, usually of 8-10 learners
The Person: What we are looking for:
• Someone with a passion for P.E. and children's Physical and Sensory Development
• A specialism in gymnastics, dance, and/or outdoor education is beneficial (but not essential)
• A child-centred practitioner who responds to the individual needs of each child.
• A teacher with good knowledge and understanding of autism and social communication needs and appropriate strategies to support pupils with this need.
• A creative and flexible approach to teaching that builds success through challenge, personalisation and innovation.
• The confidence and skills to build positive relationships that help to break down barriers, build self-esteem.
• A commitment to enabling all our pupils to overcome their challenges and achieve their potential both socially and academically.
• An interest in therapy or the Creative Arts
• Job share opportunities and other flexible working initiatives available.
• Experience of primary, secondary or specialist provision beneficial.
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.
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About The Springfields Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 5 to 19
- School size
- 231 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 19
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- The Springfields Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@reachsouth.org
- Phone number
- 01752422955
School Background: The Springfields Academy is an academy over two sites in Calne and Salisbury. This includes a residential provision at our Calne academy. We aspire to build safe independent lives for autistic young people through support, understanding and enablement. Additionally, we are a ‘National Autistic Society Accredited Provision’ with over 90% of the current cohort having a diagnosis of Autism. All students have the potential to access a primary/secondary curriculum.
We are an acknowledged centre of excellence for Autism; we are highly reflective in our practices, and are continually working to improve our provision and practices. We provide a personalised curriculum journey that enables leaners with a diagnosis of autism to develop skills in areas of need and to overcome their barriers to learning. The drive to build ‘safe Independent lives’ shapes this curriculum and everything else that we do. The Academy has a PAN of 190.
Trust Background: Reach South is a young and developing Trust which operates across the South West of England with the aim of delivering all through 3-19 education. We operate 14 academies in Plymouth, Bournemouth, Dorset and Wiltshire. We are building this Trust on a clear set of values, behaviours and curriculum principles. At the heart of those values and principles is a belief in our young people and a determination to support them to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes to become the successful citizens for today and all of their tomorrows.
Our core business is delivering exceptional education for children and young people with a mission to help all pupils aspire to achieve beyond the expectations that others put on them. We do this through the development of a talented and committed workforce. In order to deliver exceptional opportunities for learning, we need highly motivated staff across all parts of the organisation.
Those we recruit are able to demonstrate that they share our values, are highly motivated to work with colleagues, within and beyond their school, to continuously develop their skills and pursue professional excellence.
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 is committed to ensuring that there is no discrimination on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation at any stage of the recruitment process or in the terms and conditions offered to new employees, or promoted employees.
Please note that Reach South Academy Trust can only consider applications from candidates eligible to work in the UK, and who can provide the required documentation and where a candidate does not need a Skilled Worker Visa.
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