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Lead ASC Teacher within Autism Centre

Holway Park Community Primary School, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2JA

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January preferred but would consider a later start date for the right candidate

• Closing date

  12 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  30 October 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Other leadership role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday to Friday full time hours and Middle Leadership and staff meetings
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: M5-UPS3
• Additional allowances:

  SEN ; TLR2A

What skills and experience we're looking for

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

To identify, create & deliver an Action Plan for the continued development of the centre reporting back to the Headteacher & SLT.

To deliver & monitor high‑quality educational provision for students with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) who have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), ensuring progress against the outcomes and targets specified in their EHCP.

To plan and support pupils to access inclusion in mainstream lessons where appropriate.

Work with and develop a staff team to effectively support students.

Track & monitor pupil progress and use assessment to adapt and refine teaching.

Collaborate with parents, carers and external professionals.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is required.
• Additional SEND qualifications (e.g., NASENCo, autism-specific training) are highly desirable.

Experience

• Proven experience in teaching students with special educational needs (SEN), specifically Autism (ASC) for a minimum 3 years.
• Proven experience leading/managing staff

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong understanding of the SEND Code of Practice, PECS, Makaton, Trauma Informed Practice and positive behaviour support strategies

Personal Attributes

• Resilient, flexible, creative, patient, empathetic, and passionate about inclusive education.

What the school offers its staff

A highly inlusive proactive provision, we currently have 5 classes within the Autism Centre, there are two SENCOs to work alongside, highly committed and enthusiastic teachers. We have a high commitment ongoing continuous CPD. The centre is located within a medium/large primary school.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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

Commitment to safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS and all relevant pre-employment checks including online checks.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Holway Park Community Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 335 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Holway Park Community Primary School website
• Email address: susan.brewer@holwaypark.somerset.sch.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/holway-park-community-primary-school

Holway Park Primary School is proud to be an inclusive school with an Autism Centre attached to the school. Holway Park is a unique and special place, we are committed to inclusive practices and will promote success for all our learners whatever their barriers and ensure all pupils make progress and are challenged to be the best that they can be. We are located near to the centre of Taunton. We take a trauma informed approach with a policy for behaviour that emphasises the importance of relationships. The school has 326 pupils on roll. We prioritise staff development with ongoing weekly professional development. Taunton is a large town in Somerset with very good transport links to the rest of the UK but benefits from some areas of outstanding natural beauty.

Arranging a visit to Holway Park Community Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email susan.brewer@holwaypark.somerset.sch.uk.

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