At a Glance
- Tasks: Create engaging learning experiences for autistic pupils, focusing on academic and life skills.
- Company: Join a supportive team at The Springfields Academy, a recognised centre of excellence for autism education.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, ongoing professional development, and a close-knit community.
- Other info: Small class sizes and opportunities for involvement in school life.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of autistic young people and help them thrive.
- Qualifications: Passion for teaching, understanding of autism, and creativity in lesson delivery.
The predicted salary is between 32916 - 51047 £ per year.
Location: Curzon Street, Calne, Wilshire, SN11 0DS
Salary Range: MPS1 - UPS3 + SEN Min; £32,916 - £51,047 + £2,787
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time
About the Role
The role of Autism SEND Teacher is an exciting opportunity to support our growth in pupil numbers. The core purpose is to develop and deliver a holistic academic, social communication and life skills curriculum for pupils with autism. This role enables the successful candidate to create a developmental learning experience that allows pupils to thrive and develop skills for a ‘safe, independent life’ using autism enablement structures and systems.
The successful candidate should be passionate about enabling learners to achieve their potential and have aspirations beyond expectations for each individual. They will need to understand the theories of autism and how they can be applied in practice to meet individual needs, alongside creativity, flexibility, resilience, and a commitment to innovative provision and pedagogy.
The Springfields Academy is a Reach South Academy for autistic young people aged 4-19, proud to hold the NAS Advanced specialist award and recognised as an Ofsted good school, with over 250 pupils attending our provision. A key aspect of working at Springfields is taking the time to know pupils and their individual needs, creating a safe, stimulating, and supportive learning environment.
You will be joining a happy, hardworking, and well-established team, working in partnership with our multi-disciplinary therapy team as part of our therapy first culture.
The Person
- A passion for making complex concepts accessible for the autistic learner.
- A child-centred practitioner who responds to the individual needs of each child.
- A teacher committed to developing a good knowledge and understanding of autism and social communication needs, with appropriate strategies to support pupils.
- 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 and build self-esteem.
- A commitment to enabling all pupils to overcome challenges and achieve their potential both socially and academically.
- Experience of primary, secondary, or specialist provision beneficial.
What we can offer you
- The opportunity to make a difference to the lives of our autistic pupils.
- The chance to deliver an engaging and creative functional curriculum that builds independent life skills.
- A close-knit team of professionals working in a supportive and inspirational environment.
- An outstanding learning community that engages pupils and develops positive attitudes to learning.
- The opportunity to be involved in wider-school life through trips, clubs, collapsed timetable days, Duke of Edinburgh etc.
- On-going, specialist professional development.
- A comprehensive CPD package with opportunities for individual development linked to good autism practice.
- A commitment to ‘Healthy Working Lives’ through a comprehensive trust Employee Assistance programme.
- A work laptop.
School Background
The Springfields Academy is based in Calne, aspiring to build safe independent lives for autistic young people through support, understanding, and enablement. We hold the National Autistic Society Advanced specialist award and are recognised as an Ofsted good school. We provide a personalised curriculum journey that enables our autistic learners to develop skills in areas of need and overcome barriers to learning.
Trust Background
We are a family of schools working in partnership for the benefit of all our pupils and students. We operate 21 academies across Devon, Cornwall, Dorset, Gloucestershire, and Wiltshire, serving learners aged 3 to 19, including a strong network of special schools and alternative provision settings.
Next Steps
If you have any queries about this role or would like an informal conversation, visits are warmly welcome. Please get in touch by calling Marie Lopez on 01249 814125 or email at marie.lopez@springfieldsacademy.org. Closing date for applications is Sunday, 27th September 2026. Interviews will be held Week commencing 5th October 2026.
Opportunities and Benefits
We offer a competitive salary plus LGPS pension, great career progression and development opportunities, access to our Employee Assistance Programme, and many other benefits. We’re proud of how we support our staff to ensure high levels of job satisfaction and awareness of the difference made for children and families.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Each post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. Reach South Academy Trust is committed to ensuring that there is no discrimination on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation at any stage of the recruitment process.
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Appleton Academy, as part of Exceed Academies Trust, offers a supportive and inclusive work environment where every team member is valued. With a strong focus on professional development and employee growth, you will have the opportunity to enhance your skills while contributing to a positive school atmosphere. Located in a vibrant community, this role not only allows you to make a meaningful impact on students' lives but also provides a chance to be part of a dedicated team committed to excellence in education.
Contact Details:
Coast and Vale Learning Trust Recruitment Team
