- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 533 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Thorpedene Primary School & Nursery website

Specialist Teacher (Autism Resource Base) Primary Age Range
More than one location, Southend East Community Academy Trust8 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
16 May 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
7 May 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday to Friday, 32.5 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- £31,967 to £49,574
What skills and experience we're looking for
The CEO of SECAT is seeking to appoint a Specialist Teacher for our new Autism Resource Base (ARB) at Thorpedene Primary School and Nursery.
This role is central to delivering the highest quality provision for some of our students who join the ARB. The post requires an experienced teacher to support and teach the students a personalised curriculum. This will involve assisting these students to access mainstream education and develop personal and social skills. The postholder will help to set a climate for learning and create an ethos in which every child matters and is supported to reach their full potential.
What the school offers its staff
At Thorpedene we strive to provide a welcoming, friendly and happy learning environment for all our children. This is achieved through our hardworking whole school community including parents, Governors, Trustees and our dedicated team of staff and not forgetting the vital part – our children! We work collaboratively with a clear focus on our school vision and values.
Our aim at Thorpedene is to provide a purposeful, well-balanced curriculum which stimulates learning, encouraging reflective children to have the independence and self-confidence to live and learn, now and in the future.
We are determined to ensure that every child who attends Thorpedene continues to succeed in a supportive learning environment based on the school core values of Achieving, Caring, Respecting with Confidence. We know that children learn better when they are happy. Here at Thorpedene Primary School & Nursery we continue to put the best interests of every child at the heart of our school and ensure that every child is nurtured and challenged to achieve their true potential and pursue their dreams.
We are proud to be a part of the Southend East Community Academy Trust (SECAT) along with Bournes Green Infant School, Bournes Green Junior School, Hinguar Primary School, Richmond Avenue Primary School and Shoeburyness High School.
Commitment to safeguarding
SECAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and visitors to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance, and satisfactory references.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Southend East Community Academy Trust
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- headteacher@thorpedene.secat.co.uk
Southend East Community Academy Trust (SECAT) comprises of a community of schools working in partnership, sharing resources and ideas to provide a rounded and inclusive education to our students who range from the age of 2 through to 18. We work towards enhancing the life chances and prosperity of our students and to equip them for adult life. Whilst keeping each school’s individual character, we encourage our staff to share best practice and knowledge to further benefit our students. We are passionate about educating and encouraging our students to become active, successful citizens and to have the confidence to meet any challenge they face.
School Details
Thorpedene Primary School & Nursery
Arranging a visit to Southend East Community Academy Trust
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email headteacher@thorpedene.secat.co.uk.
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