Autism Support Specialist

23 hours ago


Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom Autism East Midlands Full time

Company Overview

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We pride ourselves on creating personalized learning opportunities tailored to meet the unique needs of each student. Our team of experienced professionals works together to provide high-quality education and support, ensuring our students reach their full potential.

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Our school has an Ofsted rating of Good, reflecting our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

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Job Title

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Independent Living Teacher: This role involves designing and delivering engaging lessons that focus on independent living skills for our students. You will work collaboratively with a range of professionals, including therapists, to guarantee all pupils achieve their full potential.

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Your contributions will also shape our curriculum and resources, while participating in staff training and professional development.

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Required Qualifications and Experience

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To succeed in this position, you should hold a degree in Education or a related field and possess Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or its equivalent. Your previous experience working with ASC, SLD, PMLD, SEMH, or in an additional needs environment is highly desirable.

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We value strong communication and interpersonal skills, as well as your ability to work effectively within a team.

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Compensation Package

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As an Independent Living Teacher, you can expect a competitive salary ranging from £28,000 - £38,000 per annum. In addition, you will enjoy various benefits, including:

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  • Opportunities for training and professional development\
  • Small class groups and favorable staffing levels\
  • A supportive and inclusive work environment\
  • Access to on-site facilities, including a gym and library\
  • Free on-site parking\
  • A contributory pension scheme\
  • Annual leave entitlement\
  • Bank holiday pay\
  • Life assurance\
  • Sickness absence policy\
  • Employee assistance program\
  • Discounts on local products and services\
  • CPD funding\
  • Mentoring and coaching\
  • Bespoke induction package\
  • Supportive line management\
  • Regular performance reviews and feedback\
  • Paid career breaks\
  • Ten days paid annual leave\
  • Vacation bonus\
  • Fundraising activities\
  • On-site free exercise classes\
  • Cyber security awareness course\
  • Cyber first aid course\
  • Continuous improvement program\
  • Celebration of achievements\
  • Code of conduct\
  • Headteacher's newsletter\
  • Employee recognition awards\
  • Free tea, coffee, and biscuits\
  • Fun activities\
  • Low staff turnover rates\
  • Improved job satisfaction ratings\
  • New employees retention rate at 85%\
  • Well-being initiatives\
  • Consultation process\
  • Ongoing training for leadership roles\
  • Heads interview preparation courses\
  • Team building exercises\
  • Numerous employee engagement forums\
  • School trips and events\
  • Competitive salaries\
  • Clear expectations\
  • Excellent CPD programs\
  • Internal mentorship\
  • Senior leaders open-door policy\
  • Excellent work-life balance\
  • Staff birthday celebrations\
  • Friday morning assembly\
  • Weekend leisure clubs\
  • High volume of positive compliments from students\
  • Literacy week initiative\
  • Journalling sessions\
  • One-to-one coaching\
  • Diversity champions\
  • Volunteer recruitment day\
  • Keeping Children Safe in Education Courses\
  • Internal job vacancies\
  • Referral scheme\
  • New joiner peer mentoring program\
  • Once monthly away day\
  • Try before you buy available equipment\
  • Independent workspaces\
  • Two-minute walk from mainline train station\
  • Short walking distance to nearby supermarket\
  • Cycle storage available\
  • Screen savers menu\
  • Appreciation wall\
  • Opportunities to attend regional networks\
  • Links to external wellbeing service\
  • Partner employer of choice\
  • Trust-wide policies and procedures\
  • Multi-faith and culturally sensitive provision\
  • Zero-tolerance bullying policy\
  • Peer mentors\
  • Cross-phase collaboration\
  • Revised agreement\
  • Witness statements\
  • Ill-health retirement\
  • Working-time regulations\
  • Curriculum design and delivery\
  • Report writing\
  • Lesson observations\
  • In-service training\
  • Student placement visits\
  • Homework setting\
  • Classroom decoration\
  • Exam invigilation\
  • Moderation\
  • Attendance monitoring\
  • Development of new schemes of work\
  • Promoting inclusion\
  • Interview panel training\
  • Unpacking supply data\
  • General point about mental health\
  • Learning walks\
  • SLT supervision\
  • Primary schools partnerships\
  • Recommendations for innovations\
  • Data entry\
  • Wider relationships between education sector\
  • Community links\
  • Cataloguing stock\
  • Investigation of costs\
  • Minute-taking\
  • Building resilience\
  • Leadership pathways\
  • Role-profile guidance\
  • Parent partnerships\
  • Carpet cleanliness\
  • Setting up exhibition stands\
  • Reviewing website content\
  • Reducing social media usage\
  • First-Aid kit check\
  • IPad trolley maintenance\
  • Earned-value analysis\
  • Calendar audit\
  • Google-form templates\
  • Providing key outcomes\
  • Progress tracking\
  • Business-strategy discussions\
  • Monthly reports to governors\
  • Visitor-management system\
  • Replicating best practices\
  • Defining business terms\
  • School lottery setup\
  • Analyzing visitor logs\
  • File-scanning software\
  • Microsoft Sharepoint permissions\
  • Usernames and passwords reset\
  • eProcurement\
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    This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about supporting individuals with autism and making a meaningful impact. We encourage you to apply if you're an experienced teacher or educator seeking a new challenge.



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