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Specialist Teacher for Autism
Job Reference ncc/TP/80/2207/NP
Job Introduction
Specialist Teacher for Autism
0.6fte (Teachers’ Pay and Condition)
Permanent Position
Do you want a challenging opportunity, if you are dynamic, dedicated and enthusiastic then we want to hear from you.
Who is Northumberland County Council (NCC)?
Northumberland is world renowned as a visitor destination and is also the ideal location to strike a perfect work/life balance. What better way of enjoying the picturesque scenery and stunning coastline than to sample it on an everyday basis?
Our Vision is: “To make Northumberland a county which you regard as a great place to live, and in which you can access the things you enjoy, whilst having the opportunity to learn and thrive”
For further information about working for Northumberland County Council, please click here: https://careers.northumberland.gov.uk/why-us/
The Service
The Northumberland Autism Support Service is currently made up of 6 qualified Teachers, 4 Autism Support Workers and 2 Autism Family Support Workers who provide a range of services into schools and settings throughout Northumberland. The day-to-day operational management and organisation of the team is the responsibility of the Lead Practitioner who in turn reports to the High Incidence Needs Team (HINT) Manager. The service operates from a centralised base in Morpeth working peripatetically into schools and settings.
For further information about the Northumberland Autism Support Service please click here
The role
The Northumberland Autism Support Service is a peripatetic team working with school staff and multi-disciplinary professionals to assess the needs of learners (predominantly between the ages of 3 and 16 years old) with Autism/social communication needs and subsequently to support the school or setting in the implementation and evaluation of appropriate strategies and approaches. We place a strong emphasis on building capacity within schools through a process of consultation and training.
We are looking for a teacher with a significant level of experience working with children and young people with Autism/ social communication needs and who has knowledge and experience of implementing evidence-based interventions and approaches to support learners with this range of needs. The successful candidate will also need to be: highly motivated; an effective communicator with excellent report writing, time management and organisational skills; committed to supporting inclusion within mainstream school settings; able to interact with ease with colleagues, staff in schools, pupils and parents demonstrating high standards of spoken English and be able to fulfil the travel requirements of a peripatetic teacher working in a large rural county.
The purpose of the role is:
- As part of the Northumberland Inclusive Education Services, to provide specialist support and advice for children with Autism/social communication needs within schools/settings across Northumberland.
- To be responsible for managing the needs of a caseload of children and young people including assessing need and identifying suitable strategies and approaches required to meet the identified need.
- To provide specialist support and advice to colleagues in relation to Autism/social communication needs.
- Enable schools and settings to develop their abilities and skills to meet the needs of their pupils with Autism/social communication needs, as identified through targeted work focused on early intervention and prevention.
We are offering:
- MPS /UPS pay scale in line with Teacher Terms and Conditions
- Maximum SEN Allowance
- Employment on Teachers’ Terms and Conditions
- Travel expenses
For details of essential and desirable skills and experience applicable to the post please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
If you require further information or would like an informal discussion about the post, please contact:
Fiona Tarn, High Incidence Needs Team Manager
Email: Fiona.Tarn@northumberland.gov.uk
Further information
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you wish to notify us of your eligibility for this scheme, please email hrrecruitment@northumberland.gov.uk or ring 01670 623930 with your name and the job title you have applied for and one of the recruitment team will ensure this is factored into the shortlisting process and kept anonymous.
If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to attend an interview, please also let the team know. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.
Although we advertise on North East Jobs, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications.
