Specialist Teacher to lead Autism Resourced Provision (ASC)

Newtown C of E Primary School are seeking to appoint knowledgeable and enthusiastic SEN Lead Teacher to work within our Resource Provision (RP) for pupils with Autism and Speech, Language & Communication needs. You will lead the provision for 8-10 pupils who have a range of identified special educational needs – these pupils will require some specialist interventions and also support accessing the mainstream curriculum and classes. The resourced provision team is also supported by learning support assistants. We are a school that is continually moving forward, securing high standards and excellent rates of progress for all our children.

We are looking for skilled teacher with:

• Proven skills of teaching pupils with special educational needs and of delivering a personalised curriculum either in special school or mainstream
• Understanding of teaching EYFS, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 children with some successful abilities in coordinating and managing staff
• Knowledge of, or skills in using specialist communication systems e.g. Makaton, PECs etc
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for dealing with children, staff and parents
• A commitment and passion for inclusive education along with the ability to use multiple strategies to maximise achievement and effectively manage a variety of challenging behaviours
• Are you are an ambitious teacher with a clear personal philosophy on education throughout the Primary Stage?
• Do you have a wealth of ideas and good subject knowledge and now seek the setting in which they can make a real impact?
• Are you committed to the highest standards of teaching and learning?
• Are you an outstanding practitioner who is keen to play an instrumental role in the continuing and accelerated improvement of our school?
• Do you believe strongly in providing a quality education to all children and wish to be part of a forward thinking, ambitious school?
• Can you successfully lead a subject and offer guidance to teachers throughout the primary phase?
• Do you have the drive and ambition to further your career?

If yes, then we would be delighted to receive your application for this role.