[260521A] Autism/SEND Primary Teacher

The Springfields Academy, Reach South Academy Trust is growing! Following this period of growth, we are seeking to appoint an exceptional Autism/SEND Primary Teacher to join the School. Post: [241022BR1] Autism/SEND Primary Teacher Location : The Springfields Academy, Curzon Street, Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 0DS FTE Salary Range: MPS to UPS plus SEN Allowance Actual Annual Salary: £19,749 - £30,628 + £2,787 Contract Type: Permanent, full time Contract Hours: 19.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday About the role The role of Autism SEND Teacher is an exciting role working with our team in Calne to support our growth in pupil numbers. The core purpose of the role is to develop and deliver a holistic academic, social communication and life skills curriculum for our pupils with autism. It is a unique opportunity for the successful candidate to create a developmental learning experience that not only enables the pupils to develop within our setting but maximises opportunities to develop the skills for a ‘safe, independent life’ using autism enablement structures and systems. The role requires the successful candidate to have an understanding/commitment to understanding the theories of autism and how they can be applied in practice to meet individual need; in addition to creativity, flexibility, resilience and a commitment to meeting the needs of our pupils through innovative provision and pedagogy. The Springfields Academy is a Reach South Academy for young people aged 4-19 with autism, we are proud to hold the NAS Advanced specialist award and to be recognised as an Ofsted good school. We have 240 pupils attending our provision. Our goal is to build safe independent lives for autistic young people through support, understanding and enablement. Part of the excitement of teaching at Springfields is the broad range of individuals that you will care for. A key aspect of working at Springfields is taking the time to get to know pupils and their individual needs, and given their complexity, being able to create a safe, stimulating and supportive learning environment is crucial. You will be joining a happy, hardworking and well-established team. You will also work in partnership with our multi-disciplinary therapy team as part of our therapy first culture. About the successful candidate We are looking for someone with. A passion for making complex concepts accessible for the autistic learner. A child-centred practitioner who responds to the individual needs of each child. A teacher with a commitment to developing a good knowledge and understanding of autism and social communication needs and appropriate strategies to support pupils with this need. E.g. TEACCH 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