Primary Teacher

Job Introduction

To protect our autistic pupils and young adults within 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 - Primary

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

Sybil Elgar is an outstanding specialist school for autistic children and young people aged 4 ½ to 22 years old. We have over 50 years experience in providing a holistic and personalised education within a caring and safe environment. Our creative approach, and focus on independent life skills help every autistic child to learn and develop.

About the Role

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Primary Teacher to join our specialist education team. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality autism-specific education to autistic children and young people, creating engaging and personalised learning experiences that enable pupils to achieve their full potential.

Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary professionals and classroom staff, you will plan, implement and deliver a broad and balanced curriculum tailored to individual needs. You will play a key role in creating a safe, supportive and motivating learning environment where every pupil can thrive.

What You’ll Do

• Plan, develop and deliver a personalised and engaging curriculum for autistic pupils.
• Create and implement individualised educational programmes in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide high-quality teaching and learning that meets statutory requirements.
• Take responsibility for classroom management, including learning environments, staff and pupils.

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Teaching degree or Certificate of Education.
• Experience of teaching within a special school environment.
• Experience working with autistic children and young people.
• Understanding of the impact of autism on learning.

Click here for the Job Description

This role is a permanent role, for 35 hours per week.

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, 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 autistic people

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 here to view the safeguarding policy and please click here to view the policy and procedure for employment of ex-offenders.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Important Information

Agencies need not apply.

Please note the National Autistic Society are unable to provide sponsorship for Visas.

The National Autistic Society may use artificial intelligence (AI) to assist our recruitment team with reviewing applications for this role. All application decisions are made by people and are not determined automatically by AI.