SEN Teacher - Autism; Grade 3

£34,653 to £44,760 per year, Competitive

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

12/02/2026

Together we make a difference, develop and learn, and support each other.

Every day with us is different, but our mission remains the same:
To champion the rights, needs and ambitions of the people we support

• they are at the heart of everything we do.

We stand by them and we work together for change.

We believe that everyone deserves a chance to learn and space to thrive and that the right education can change lives.

You’ll help break down barriers to education for young people, helping them learn and grow at their own pace.

Working in our specialist education team  The Role;
To teach students within the champions and explorers cohort.

This cohort of students are working on a pre-formal or semi-formal curriculum.

Hours:

37.5 Hours, 52 weeks.

Salary;
Grade 3 starting salary £34,653.00 with biennial increments Grade 4 starting salary £41,490.00 with biennial increment Location :
Inscape, House School Cheadle, Stockport.

Interview Date : 13th February 2026. Contract :
Permanent ( Part time 3/4 days would be considered for the right candidate ) Key Responsibilities;
Understanding of the engagement model and EYFS framework.

Understand National Curriculum requirements and adapt these to plan teaching and learning for pupils following a pre/semi-formal curriculum Adapt the teaching of the National Curriculum to meet the varying learning needs of pupils with Autistic Spectrum Conditions and learning disabilities.

Develop high expectations that inspire, motivate and challenge, both academically and socially.

Create a safe and stimulating learning environment for pupils, rooted in mutual respect considering pupils’ sensory and communication needs.

Develop goals that stretch and challenge all pupils throughout the school day.

Grade 4:
Demonstrate a proven track-record of pupils making outstanding progress through excellent teaching and subject pedagogy.

Have strong experience of working with students with autism and other associated learning difficulties.

Effectively deploy Education Assistants (EAs) to facilitate learning, ensuring that all support positively impacts on the development of every pupil’s independence.

Create and maintain a high level of accountability on EAs for the learning and development of academic and social skills throughout the school day.

Manage a team of EAs effectively.

To ensure that all EAs are punctual, have high attendance and are always mentally present to facilitate learning.

Complete human resource processes with a team of EAs such as return to work from absence, professional discussions/supervision, professional development reviews and performance management, including target setting.

Curriculum Knowledge Have a secure knowledge of the primary or EYFS curriculum.

Be able to foster and maintain pupils’ interest and address misunderstandings.

Demonstrate an understanding of and take responsibility for promoting high standards of literacy, articulacy, and the correct use of Standard English Accurate and productive use of assessment:
Know and understand how to assess pupil progress, including appropriate statutory assessment requirements.

Use the Autism Education Trust (AET) framework to measure autism-specific areas of progress.

Make use of formative and summative assessment to secure pupils’ progress Training Comply with the school’s mandatory training requirements.

Attend conferences and meetings including professional shows as required.

Attend external and internal training courses as agreed for continual professional development and meeting appraisal objectives.

Read current literature on autism and special educational needs and to disseminate information to the rest of the staff team Professional responsibilities:
Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school.

Develop effective professional relationships with colleagues, knowing how and when to draw on advice and specialist support.

Contribute to in-service programmes including feedback on courses attended.

Review and reflect on your own practice and performance through formal and…