Teacher

At the National Autistic Society, we have developed our education offer into a diverse network of independent schools and programmes which are relied upon by hundreds of people across the UK.

We provide a wide range of services to support autistic children and young people. We improve and enhance education, care and experiences to help autistic children and young people fulfil their potential.

Visit our website to find out more about who we are and what we do: https://www.autism.org.uk/

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Who we are looking for:

We are seeking a qualified Teacher with primary experience (KS1/2) to work in our school for autistic pupils. Experience of teaching autistic pupils would be an advantage.

You must have the following:
Knowledge of the curriculum and the impact on autistic pupils.
Ability to lead and drive forward the coordination of designated areas of the curriculum across the school.
Be keen about curriculum innovations and teaching and learning approaches, especially related to neurodiversity.
We need you to be resilient, caring and sensitive towards the needs of autistic children and as a valued, creative member of our team you will know that you have made a positive impact on a young person’s learning and development.
We need you to be resilient, caring and sensitive towards the needs of autistic children and as a valued, creative member of our team you will know that you have made a positive impact on a young person’s learning and development.

This is a full-time permanent position.

To view the job description please click here

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What we can offer you:


Teachers’ Pension Scheme
Teacher’s terms and conditions
Excellent induction, training and development programme including training about autism and opportunities to attend our conferences
Online staff discount scheme for a range of benefits such as cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan & shopping discounts for places such as Asda, Tesco, Sainsburys, Halfords, Nike, Apple and loads more!
Healthcare Cash Plan
Life Assurance at 2 x base salary
A portfolio of new salary sacrifices benefits and other flexible benefits private health, dental insurance, car salary sacrifice scheme, activity pass, holiday trading, salary deduct loans (eligibility criteria may apply)
Access to a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme & counselling programme
Free access to the Headspace App – a global leader in mindfulness and you can enrol up to three friends or family members for free!
Eligibility for a Blue Light Card
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Where you will be working:

Robert Ogden School, Clayton Lane, Thurnscoe, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S63 0BG

Robert Ogden School is a large independent school in South Yorkshire for autistic children and young people aged 5 to 19 years. Our school opens up the world to each autistic child, with a huge range of opportunities and facilities. Our dedicated staff are there to support our students, so that they can achieve.