Full-Time SEN Unit Teacher

Location: Crawley
Job Title: Autism Unit Lead
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday

Are you ready to make a significant impact in a mainstream school’s Autism Unit? We are seeking a dedicated individual with experience in autism support and leadership skills to take on this full-time role. The position involves working closely with pupils within an autism-specific setting, ensuring they receive tailored support to help them thrive academically and socially. This role would suit an unqualified teacher with a strong background in supporting children with autism and a proven ability to lead and inspire a team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the day-to-day running of the unit, providing support and guidance to staff and pupils.
• Develop and implement tailored educational plans for pupils with autism in collaboration with the SENCO and teaching team.
• Deliver small group and 1:1 support sessions, adapting strategies to meet individual needs.
• Foster a nurturing and structured environment that promotes engagement and learning.
• Monitor pupil progress and maintain regular communication with parents and carers.
• Provide leadership and support to the team, ensuring best practices are followed.

Essential Experience/Attributes:

• Previous experience working with children with autism in an educational setting.
• Proven leadership skills and the ability to manage a small team effectively.
• A DBS check registered on the update service or a willingness to obtain one.
• A patient, empathetic, and nurturing approach to supporting children.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, parents, and carers.
• The ability to remain calm and adapt in challenging situations.
• Must be able to understand and follow the school’s safeguarding procedures and behavioural policies.
• Relevant qualifications in education, SEN, or autism support are not essential but will be looked upon favourably.

If you are interested or wish to discuss this role further, apply now!

Important Notice: To successfully apply for the above position, you should be eligible to work in the UK or hold a relevant work visa. Safeguarding, quality and integrity are at the heart of what we do. Pink Tile is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within education. During the application process, you will be required to:

– Provide details for us to complete reference checks before employment.
– Provide an Enhanced DBS on the update service or be willing to obtain one (which Pink Tile can assist with).

Pink Tile Education, their schools, and candidates all share the view of “Best Fit, Every Time,” and our role is to ensure that every candidate we place has a positive impact on the team of their new employers. Please note the pay is inclusive of the 12.07% PAYE holiday. We have a policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we sometimes cannot reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time, your application may have been unsuccessful on this specific occasion, but we encourage you to apply for positions that you may see in the future. Alternatively, please check missed calls and all your email folders as it may have been that we have tried to reach you. Thank you.