Key Stage 1 SEN Teacher - Specialist ASD Provision
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Location: Northampton, Northamptonshire
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term | Potential Permanent
Salary: Paid to Scale
Are you a passionate Key Stage 1 SEN Teacher looking for a rewarding new opportunity?
Would you enjoy working within a specialist ASD provision supporting children aged 4-7, where every pupil is given the opportunity to develop academically, socially, emotionally, and personally?
We are working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Northampton that is seeking to appoint an experienced Key Stage 1 SEN Teacher to join their specialist provision for an ASAP start.
The provision supports pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) for communication and interaction needs, specifically ASD. This is an excellent opportunity for a nurturing and committed teacher who understands the individual needs of children with autism and can create a calm, structured, and supportive environment where pupils feel safe and confident to learn.
The successful candidate will become an important part of a dedicated specialist team, working collaboratively to ensure pupils receive high-quality teaching and the individualised support they need to thrive.
The Role
Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to the individual needs of pupils within the specialist Key Stage 1 ASD provision
Adapt teaching strategies, resources, and activities to support different learning, communication, sensory, and developmental needs
Create a calm, structured, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment where pupils feel safe and ready to learn
Support pupils in developing communication, social interaction, emotional regulation, independence, and confidence
Set and work towards individual pupil targets, including targets identified within EHCPs
Monitor, assess, and record pupil progress and use assessment information to inform future planning and teaching
Implement appropriate strategies to support sensory, behavioural, and communication needs
Maintain high expectations while recognising and celebrating individual pupil achievements
Work closely with teaching assistants xgikmsk and wider school staff to ensure consistency and continuity of support
Build strong and positive relationships with pupils, parents, carers, and external professionals
Contribute to the wider school community and promote an inclusive approach to SEND provision
The Ideal Candidate
Holds QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification
Has previous experience working with children with SEND, ideally including pupils with ASD
Experience teaching within Key Stage 1 is desirable
Has a strong understanding of autism and communication and interaction needs
Knowledge of effective approaches and strategies for supporting children with ASD
Has a patient, nurturing, adaptable, and child-centred ...
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