About the role
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of autistic children and young people? Are you eager to begin your journey into teaching within a highly supportive and specialist environment? Join us through the National Teaching Programme (N-TAP) and train as a SEND Specialist Teacher while gaining invaluable hands-on experience.
About the Opportunity ⭐
This is a unique chance to train within a specialist provision supporting autistic pupils aged 3–19 with additional learning, communication, and sensory needs. As an N-TAP trainee, you will work closely with experienced teachers, therapists, and behaviour specialists while completing structured training that leads toward Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
What You’ll Be Doing
1. Supporting the planning and delivery of personalised, autism-specific learning programmes
2. Working in small classes with high staff-to-pupil ratios
3. Developing skills in specialist approaches such as TEACCH, PECS, and sensory-based strategies
4. Supporting pupils’ communication, emotional regulation, and independence
5. Assisting with assessment, recording, and EHCP-linked learning goals
6. Building strong relationships with pupils, families, and the wider multi-disciplinary team
Ideal Candidate
7. Graduates or career-changers passionate about SEND and education
8. Experience (paid or voluntary) with children, young people, or adults with autism or additional needs is desirable but not essential
9. A positive, calm, and resilient attitude
10. A commitment to inclusive practice and pupil-centred learning
11. Enthusiasm to learn, grow, and develop as a future SEND teacher
What We Offer
12. A fully supported training pathway through the National Teaching Programme
13. Mentoring from experienced SEND practitioners and QTS-qualified teachers
14. Specialist in-house training (autism practice, communication, behaviour support)
15. Access to therapy teams for collaborative learning
16. A warm, inclusive, and highly skilled staff community
17. A meaningful and rewarding role where you help transform young lives
#VisionTeacher