At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver personalised education for a Year 3 pupil with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- Company: The CatchUp Academy, dedicated to nurturing young learners.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, impactful work, and the chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Engaging, child-led sessions in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Join us to support a child's learning journey and foster their independence.
- Qualifications: Qualified Teacher status and experience in autism-informed strategies preferred.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
The Catch Up Academy is seeking an experienced Qualified Teacher and Learning Support Assistant to work together in delivering a highly personalised education programme for a Year 3 pupil with complex Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) needs.
The Role
- Location: Dedicated classroom in the GU52 area
- Hours: 15 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 9:00am–12:00pm)
- Start Date: September 2026
- Duration: Autumn Term 2026 initially (15 weeks), with the potential to continue
- Subjects: Core curriculum delivered through an individualised, play-based approach
- Requirements: 1 x Qualified Teacher (QTS) and 1 x Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
- About the Student
The student is a delightful young learner with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) who presents with significant communication, interaction and sensory needs.
They are currently pre-verbal and communicate using gestures, visual supports and emerging alternative communication methods.
The successful team will prioritise building a trusting relationship before focusing on learning.
Sessions should be engaging, child‑led and tailored around the student's interests, supporting the development of communication, confidence and emotional regulation.
Knowledge or experience of strategies such as PECS, Makaton, Intensive Interaction, Attention Autism, visual timetables, Now/Next boards and sensory regulation approaches would be highly advantageous.
- The Successful Team Will
- Build a secure, trusting relationship with the student.
- Deliver engaging, highly personalised learning.
- Support communication using autism-informed approaches.
- Promote emotional regulation, confidence and independence.
- Use visual supports, structured routines and predictable transitions.
- Work collaboratively with parents and professionals to ensure consistency of approach.
- Create a nurturing environment where the student feels safe, understood and motivated to learn.
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a genuine difference to a young child's educational journey.
You will play a key role in helping them develop communication, independence and readiness for future learning within a supportive and child-centred environment.
To apply or find out more, please contact Kerry at The Catch Up Academy.
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Autism-Informed Tutor & Learning Support employer: The Catch-Up Academy
The Catch-Up Academy in Dorking is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and professional growth of its staff. With a supportive work culture focused on collaboration and innovation, employees are encouraged to develop their skills while making a meaningful difference in children's lives. The part-time role offers flexibility, allowing you to balance your career with personal commitments, all within a nurturing environment dedicated to fostering emotional and educational development.
