Autism/SEND Primary Teacher
Autism/SEND Teacher
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 210 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.
Personal attributes
We are looking for someone with.
- A passion for making complex concepts accessible for the autistic learner.
- A child-centered 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 all our pupils to overcome their challenges and achieve their potential both socially and academically.
- Experience of primary, secondary, or specialist provision beneficial.
Salary & Benefits
FTE Salary Range: MPS to UPS plus SEN Allowance
Actual Annual Salary: £19,749 - £30,628 + £2,787
Location
The Springfields Academy
Curzon Street
Calne
South West
SN11 0DS
Deadline and how to apply
Closing date 14th June 2026, interview date provisionally booked for week commencing 22nd June. Apply through the link below.
https://mynewterm.com/jobs/145198/EDV-2026-SA-22173
