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Job Posted: 13 days ago

Salary: £ 130 - 200 / Day
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Northampton

Expire in: 14 days

Job Description

Job Title: Class Teacher (SEND – Autism & Complex Learning Needs)

Location: Northampton, NN2

Salary: M1-UPS3

Contract Type: Full-time

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Class Teacher to join a specialist SEND school, supporting pupils with autism and complex learning needs. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people by delivering personalised, inclusive education in a nurturing and structured environment.

You will be responsible for planning and delivering creative, engaging lessons tailored to individual learning profiles, while promoting independence, communication, and emotional wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

Plan, deliver, and assess differentiated lessons that meet the diverse needs of pupils with autism and complex learning needs
Develop and implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and contribute to EHCP targets
Create a safe, supportive, and structured classroom environment
Use a range of communication strategies (e.g. PECS, Makaton, visual supports)
Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, therapists, and external professionals
Monitor and track pupil progress, adapting approaches as needed
Foster positive relationships with pupils, parents, and carers
Support pupils’ social, emotional, and behavioural development
About You

We are looking for someone who:

Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
Has experience working with children or young people with SEND, particularly autism
Demonstrates strong behaviour management and a calm, patient approach
Is creative, flexible, and committed to inclusive education
Has excellent communication and teamwork skills
Is passionate about supporting pupils with complex needs to achieve their full potential
Desirable Skills & Experience

Experience in a specialist SEND or autism setting
Knowledge of sensory integration approaches
Familiarity with communication tools such as PECS or Makaton
Team Teach or other positive behaviour support training
What We Offer

A supportive and collaborative staff team
Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
A well-resourced and specialist learning environment
Opportunities for career progression
A rewarding role where you can truly make a difference
Safeguarding

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

How to Apply

Please submit your application form and a supporting statement outlining your experience and suitability for the role.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website

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Bank details.
National Insurance number.
Date of birth.

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