Job Title: Qualified Teacher (with QTS)
School Type: Autism Specialist School
Age Range of Pupils: 11 to 16 years (School age range 4 to 16 years)
Location: Shirley (B90)
Hours: Part-time, 3 to 4 days per week, (8:30am-3:30pm)
Contract Type: Long-term, Temp
Start Date: November 2026
About the Role
We are seeking an outstanding and dedicated Qualified Teacher (QTS) to work in an autism specialist school, teaching pupils across Key Stages 3 and 4.
This is a rewarding opportunity for an experienced teacher who is passionate about supporting autistic young people with complex needs to achieve their full potential. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong understanding of autism and have proven experience of teaching pupils who present with a range of complex additional needs, including:
- Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)
- Behaviour that Challenges
- Sensory Dysregulation
- Emotional Dysregulation
- Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs (SEMH)
You will create engaging, supportive and highly personalised learning experiences that enable pupils to develop academically, socially and emotionally within a safe and structured environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver high-quality, differentiated lessons that meet the diverse needs of autistic learners.
- Develop and implement individualised approaches to support pupils’ communication, emotional regulation and learning.
- Establish positive, trusting relationships with pupils, families and professionals.
- Promote high standards of achievement, attendance and engagement.
- Effectively manage behaviour using proactive, trauma-informed and autism-specific strategies.
- Lead, manage and support classroom staff to ensure consistent and effective practice.
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, including therapists and pastoral staff.
- Monitor, assess and report on pupil progress, adapting provision where necessary.
- Contribute to the wider life of the school and support whole-school improvement initiatives.
Essential Requirements
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
- Significant experience teaching autistic children and young people with complex needs.
- Strong knowledge of autism and associated needs, including SLCN, SEMH, emotional dysregulation, sensory processing differences and behaviour that challenges.
- Excellent behaviour management skills and the ability to create calm, structured learning environments.
- Experience leading, directing and supporting teaching assistants and other support staff.
- Strong assessment, planning and curriculum development skills.
- Excellent communication, organisation and interpersonal skills.
- High levels of resilience, adaptability and emotional intelligence.
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or we can put one in place for you)
- Two satisfactory references covering a minimum of two years
Desirable
- Experience working in a specialist autism provision or special school.
- Training in autism-specific approaches and interventions.
- Knowledge of trauma-informed practice and positive behaviour support.
- Experience of working with pupils who have Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
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Qualified Teacher (QTS), Key Stages 3 & 4, Autism Specialist School, Part-Time in Birmingham employer: New Directions Group
New Directions Group is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment in St Helens that prioritises high-quality teaching and student success. With a strong commitment to professional development, teachers are encouraged to grow their skills and adapt their teaching methods to meet the needs of diverse learners, making this a rewarding place to inspire the next generation.
