Overview and Responsibilities
Teacher – Aurora Linemere
Location: Backwell, Bristol
Contract Type: Full-time/Permanent
Hours: 40 hours per week
Salary: £32,916 - £49,232 (M1 – UPS2)
Preferred Start Date: 13th April 2026
Closing Date: 27th January 2026
Aurora Linemere is opening its doors in Summer 2026, and we're looking for an experienced Teacher to help make this vision a reality. This is a rare opportunity to be part of something truly transformative.
Aurora Linemere will be a nurturing, inclusive and ambitious school for children and young people aged 5–19 with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. With a capacity of 96 students, our vision is to create a safe, enriching and aspirational environment where every learner can thrive.
The role:
As a Teacher, you'll deliver high-quality teaching and learning for pupils with Autism and associated needs, ensuring every child has the opportunity to succeed. You'll plan and deliver engaging lessons, set personalised targets, and work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team to create a positive and supportive learning environment.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Planning and delivering differentiated lessons tailored to individual needs.
* Monitoring progress and reporting to parents, carers, and senior staff.
* Leading on a subject or curriculum area and supporting colleagues.
* Managing and supervising support staff within your classroom.
* Maintaining compliance with safeguarding, equality, and health & safety policies.
Please see the link below for our full job description:
Teacher - Linemere -
Skills and Qualifications
About You:
We're looking for someone with:
Essential Qualifications
* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
Essential Experience
* Experience working with pupils with SEND, ideally Autism.
* Strong knowledge of the national curriculum up to GCSE level.
* Skilled in planning, assessment, and classroom management.
* Ability to remain calm and positive in a challenging environment.
Desirable
* Postgraduate diploma in Autism or SEN specialism.
* Experience in a special school setting.
Benefits and Additional Information
What's on Offer at Aurora?
We believe in supporting you as much as we support the children and young people in our care. Here's a snapshot of the fantastic benefits waiting for you:
Grow with Us – Training & Development
Learning never stops at Aurora We offer a wide range of training programmes and career development opportunities to help you build your skills and reach your goals.
Save Money on Everyday Essentials
With the rising cost of living, our Perkbox app helps you stretch your money further:
* Discounts on groceries, phone plans, internet, dining out, gym memberships & more
* Access to our Cycle to Work and Car Scheme
Competitive Pay & Reward
We regularly benchmark our pay and benefits to stay ahead of the curve. You'll enjoy:
* Enhanced Annual Leave
* Company Sick Pay
* Enhanced Pension
* Life Assurance
24/7 GP Access – For You & Your Household
Need a doctor? No problem. Book a phone or video appointment anytime, day or night. This service covers everyone in your household.
UK Health Cash Plan
Cover everyday healthcare costs like dental and optician bills. You and your children are included in the scheme, and you can upgrade to add your partner too
Employee Assistance Programme
Your wellbeing matters. Get confidential support on a wide range of issues, including:
* Freephone counselling (available 24/7)
* Online tools and resources
Refer a Friend – Earn £1,000
Know someone who'd be a great fit? Refer them and get rewarded(*Terms apply)
How to apply?
Please complete an online application form in full, remembering to include all employment and education details. If you need any assistance or would like any more information, please contact Adele in the Aurora Group Recruitment Team at
Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Aurora Group is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are