At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver personalised education to young people with additional needs in a nurturing environment.
- Company: A supportive mainstream primary school in Knowsley dedicated to transforming lives.
- Benefits: Excellent pay, free CPD courses, and resources for your teaching journey.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team focused on emotional and intellectual development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of young people while developing your teaching skills.
- Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and experience with ASD or a passion to learn.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 33483 £ per year.
Are you a qualified teacher with a passion for transforming the lives of young people with additional needs? This mainstream primary school in Knowsley is seeking a dedicated, creative, and resilient teacher to deliver personalised education to a small group of young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and/or learning disabilities. This is a unique opportunity to work in a nurturing, highly individualised environment where your teaching genuinely shapes a young person's world.
About the Setting
- A robust matching process ensuring a positive, stable group dynamic
- Ongoing group living assessments to maintain a harmonious, supportive environment
- A personalised, therapeutic approach that promotes emotional, social, and intellectual development
- A nurturing, structured atmosphere where young people feel safe, understood, and able to thrive
The Role
- Deliver highly personalised learning plans aligned with each young person's EHCP
- Teach core subjects and functional skills through creative, accessible approaches
- Work closely with the care team, therapists, and external professionals
- Support communication development, emotional regulation, and independence skills
- Adapt your teaching to meet sensory, behavioural, and cognitive needs
- Celebrate progress in all its forms — academic, social, and personal
What We're Looking For
- QTS is essential
- Experience with ASD, learning disabilities, or complex needs (or a strong desire to develop this)
- A reflective, child‑centred approach
- Creativity, patience, and emotional resilience
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to adapt teaching to individual needs and learning styles
Benefits to YOU:
- Fast‑registration process
- Excellent rates of pay
- Educator Wellbeing Guide
- School Preparation Pack
- FREE PSHE Lesson Plans designed by real teachers
- 2 FREE CPD courses when you register with us
- 24/7 access to your personal consultant
Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are proudly APSCo Compliance+ accredited, reflecting our dedication to the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to thorough compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education, and APSCo guidelines.
