Teacher

Job Description

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

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
\n At Robert Ogden School, we provide a safe, caring, and friendly environment. Our buildings are large, bright, and designed to be low-arousal.

Our Inclusive Learning Hub supports pupils with complex needs in a calm, non-confrontational way. Every pupil follows an individualised curriculum.

About the Role

As a Teacher, you will lead the planning and delivery of personalised, motivating learning experiences for autistic children and young people, some with additional complex needs. You’ll take full responsibility for classroom management, curriculum delivery and ensuring that teaching meets statutory requirements and supports every child’s development.

What You’ll Do

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• Deliver high‑quality autism‑specialist teaching using frameworks such as SPELL, creating a safe, engaging and well‑managed learning environment.
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• Plan and deliver a broad and balanced personalised curriculum, while monitoring and reporting on pupils’ progress.
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• Work closely with families and professionals, contributing to EHCP reviews and supporting children’s wellbeing, progress and inclusion.
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What We’re Looking For

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• Excellent organisational, communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with families, multi‑disciplinary professionals and external agencies.
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• Strong curriculum knowledge (KS1–5) and experience delivering differentiated learning to meet a wide range of needs, including autistic learners.
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• A qualified teacher with the ability to remain calm, positive and reflective while supporting pupils with autism and, where needed, complex needs such as ADHD, OCD or PDA
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This role is a permanent term-time role, full-time at 37 hours per week.

What we can offer you

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• Pension – Auto-enrolled pension scheme.
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• Training – Great induction and training, including autism training.
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• Discounts – Online staff discount scheme for shopping, cycling, tech, and more (e.g., Asda, Tesco, Nike, Apple).
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• Healthcare – Cash plan for permanent staff.
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• Life Assurance – 2x your base salary.
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• Flexible Benefits – Options like private health, dental insurance, holiday trading, enhanced pension.
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• Support – 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme and counselling.
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• Mindfulness – Free Headspace app for you and up to 3 family/friends.
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• Blue Light Card – Eligibility for discounts.
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About our application process

When you write your supporting statement:

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• Look at the job description and person specification.
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• Tell us how your skills and experience match the role.
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• Give examples if you can.
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For more information about this job please contact: Mel Kilner [email removed]

Applications for this job are sought from anyone who is suitably qualified and experienced for the role but particularly welcome from those with a diagnosis of autism.

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.

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.