Class Teacher - Autism Base

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The Trustees are looking to recruit to the post of Autism Base Teacher

Salary: Teachers’ Pay Range plus SEN and Autism Base allowance

Commencing: As soon as possible

Why New Bridge?

“Staff are proud to work at the school. They are highly supported in their professional development”

We are committed to making a difference where it matters most to create meaningful futures for all. We invest in developing talent through our strong focus on coaching and training. We nurture teams, fostering a sense of belonging secured by strong purpose and healthy relationships.

As we are a talent-first organisation, we are always looking to find people who align themselves to our mission and values. If you feel that could be you then we would love to hear from you.

If you’re the kind of person that is committed to improving the lives of children, by having the ability to build good working relationships, utilising organisational skills, being flexible and innovative, and enjoy working with a range of different stakeholders, then you are the person to support our children and lead our staff. We pride ourselves on being the New Bridge ‘community’, a vocational destination, not just a job.

Role Overview:

New Bridge School’s discrete Autism provision is a consistent environment for students with a diagnosis of autism and associated complex needs. The curriculum echoes that of the main school and students enjoy all subjects and have full access to all the school’s facilities. The main focus in the Autism Base is to develop social interaction, self and sensory regulation, and communication skills.

This supports the pupils to express their wants, needs, and emotions in more appropriate ways. These pupils are working towards a destination of playing a part in their community and are likely to require lifelong support to do so. The class teachers in these settings focus largely on EHCP outcomes and deliver the majority of subjects to pupils. Enrichment subjects like PE, Music, and Art are delivered by a specialist teacher. The class groups in the Autism Base range between 6-7 pupils and have a much higher staff to pupil ratio. We are looking for a class teacher for a group in this provision.

Due to the complex nature of our students, high levels of emotional and physical resilience are needed. However, the knowledge that our work is making a positive impact in helping the young people to grow and work towards independence brings great reward.

If you share our determination and ambition to ensure that this provision is a beacon of outstanding practice, this role offers an exciting opportunity to develop in a forward-thinking and outward-looking organisation.

Your continued development will also be a priority, and you will receive excellent support and advice from a talented team of colleagues who will invest in your professional learning. Alongside your role as class teacher, there are opportunities to take on Curriculum Leadership roles.

Minimum Requirements:

• Experience of supporting children or young people with Autism or Special Educational Needs within the primary sector.

The successful candidates will:

• Be excellent practitioners with the commitment and motivation to inspire pupils’ learning and development.
• Have experience of teaching young people with Autism or Special Educational Needs within the primary or secondary sector or have a specific interest in developing their teaching skills in a special school setting.
• Have high expectations of young people, and a commitment to raising standards of attainment to ensure that they can achieve their full educational potential.
• Have experience of enhancement of pupil progress gains and raising attainment and achievement levels of all students.
• Be able to demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation through imaginative and differentiated lessons which meet individual needs.
• Have experience of current assessment practice and the use of data and pupil progress tracking to ensure that all groups of learners achieve.
• Possess the emotional and physical resilience necessary when working with young people with a range of complex needs.
• Be able to build positive relationships with the class group, ensuring consistency and continuity on a daily basis.
• Have the ability to foster good relationships with other staff, pupils, parents, and the wider community.
• Be hard-working, organised, and proactive in their professional development.
• Be a team player who can work effectively with all members of the New Bridge team.

Location: The posts will be based initially at New Bridge Lower School in Hollinwood; however, all staff are employed by the MAT and are expected to work at any site within the New Bridge Group.

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment.

This post will be subject to a number of pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996. It will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here.

For successful candidates, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023.

We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.

Non-Contractual Allowance: Autism Base allowance - £2,106 per annum

Hours of work: 1.0 FTE

Status: Permanent

Commencing: As soon as possible

Closing Date: Friday 25th April 2025

Interviews: Week commencing Monday 24th March 2025