Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Resource Base Teacher

Priory Community School, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, BS22 6BP

6 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2024

• Closing date

  12 May 2024 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  26 April 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern: Full time: Full time hours
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: TMS/UPS
• Additional allowances:

  plus SEN1 £2,539 (gross per annum)

What skills and experience we're looking for

What you'll bring:

• Primary or Secondary Teaching experience with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• 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.

What the school offers its staff

As a TPLT employee, you will have access to incredible employee benefits, including -

• The PLaTform- Access to our dedicated wellbeing centre & exclusive shopping discounts.
• Healthshield- A fully funded Healthcare Scheme which provides services such as a 24/7 GP Line & Healthcare cashback.
• Discounted nursery feesat our Academy pre schools.
• CPD opportunitiesboth internally & externally.
• A very friendly school communitywith dedicated, supportive & inspiring colleagues.

Further details about the role

What you'll do:

• Develop and implement individualised education plans (IEPs) for students with ASD, focusing on their specific strengths and challenges.
• Create a supportive and inclusive classroom environment that fosters growth, independence, and self-confidence.
• Use evidence-based teaching strategies and interventions to address the diverse learning needs of students with ASD.
• Collaborate closely with parents, caregivers, 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.

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

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Apply for the job by following the link below

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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ASD Resource Base Teacher Job Description (PCSA) (2).pdf - 93.9 KB (opens in new tab)

About Priory Community School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1513 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Priory Community School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: hr@theplt.org.uk
• Phone number: 01934 529357
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/priory-community-school (opens in new tab)

Arranging a visit to Priory Community School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@theplt.org.uk.

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