Package Description: To protect our autistic children at the National Autistic Society, all employees will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks which will include additional references and criminal background checks.
Join Us as a Teacher
At the National Autistic Society, we offer many services to support autistic children and young people. We work to improve education, care, and experiences so they can reach their full potential.
About the School
Helen Allison School is a welcoming and inclusive independent National Autistic Society day school. We cater for children on the autism spectrum aged 5-19 who have an Education, Health and Care plan. We are a small school that can take up to 83 pupils and on average has around 6 pupils per class.
Helen Allison School has been recognised with Beacon Status following Autism Accreditation and Good with Outstanding features from OFSTED.
About the Role
You will ensure the quality of teaching and learning meets statutory requirements while working collaboratively within a transdisciplinary team to plan the curriculum. This may include incorporating practical, sensory approaches to support learning and engagement. In addition, you’ll take responsibility for delivering high-quality, autism-specific education and fostering the development of a class or group of pupils with ASD, enabling every learner to make meaningful progress.
What You’ll Do
Plan, develop, and deliver a broad and balanced curriculum.
Report on and discuss pupil’s progress with parents and any other bodies that have statutory functions
Monitor, assess, and record learning experiences.
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for a teacher who is passionate about working with pupils with Autism and who has the energy and enthusiasm to deliver creative and inspirational lessons.
What we can offer you
Pension – Auto-enrolled pension scheme.
Training – Great induction and training, including autism training.
Discounts – Online staff discount scheme for shopping, cycling, tech, and more (e.g., Asda, Tesco, Nike, Apple).
Healthcare – Cash plan for permanent staff.
Life Assurance – 2x your base salary.
Flexible Benefits – Options like private health, dental insurance, holiday trading, enhanced pension.
Support – 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme and counselling.
Mindfulness – Free Headspace app for you and up to 3 family/friends.
Blue Light Card – Eligibility for discounts.
About our application process
When you write your supporting statement:
Look at the job description and person specification.
Tell us how your skills and experience match the role.
Give examples if you can.
Applications for this job are sought from anyone who is suitably qualified and experienced for the role but particularly welcome from those with a diagnosis of autism.
The National Autistic Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and adults who use our services and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks.
We are an equal opportunities employer and part of the Disability Confident Employer scheme.
Please click to view the safeguarding policy and please click to view the policy and procedure for employment of ex-offenders
Important Information
Agencies need not apply.
Please note the National Autistic Society are unable to provide sponsorship for Visas