[260904] EYFS/Key Stage 1 Autism SEND Teacher

Post: EYFS Autism / SEND Teacher

Location: Curzon Street, Calne. Wilshire, SN11 0DS

Salary Range: MPS1 - UPS3 + SEN Min; £32,916 - £51,047 + £2,787

Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time

About the Role

The role of Autism SEND Teacher is an exciting role working with our team in Calne to support our growth in pupil numbers. The core purpose of the role is to develop and deliver a holistic academic,

social communication and life skills curriculum for our pupils with autism. It is a unique opportunity for the successful candidate to join our team in creating a developmental learning experience that not only enables the pupils to thrive within our setting but maximises opportunities to develop the skills for a ‘safe, independent life’ using autism enablement structures and systems.

The role requires the successful candidate to be passionate about enabling our learners to achieve their potential and have aspiration beyond expectation for each individual. Alongside this they will have an understanding/commitment to understanding the theories of autism and how they can be applied in practice to meet individual need; in addition to creativity, flexibility, resilience and a commitment to meeting the needs of our pupils through innovative provision and pedagogy.

The Springfields Academy is a Reach South Academy for autistic young people aged 4-19, we are proud to hold the NAS Advanced specialist award and to be recognised as an Ofsted good school. We have 250+ pupils attending our provision. Our goal is to build safe independent lives for autistic young people through support, understanding and enablement.

Part of the excitement of teaching at Springfields is the broad range of individuals that you will care for. A key aspect of working at Springfields is taking the time to get to know pupils and their individual needs, and given their complexity, being able to create a safe, stimulating and supportive learning environment is crucial.

You will be joining a happy, hardworking and well-established team. You will also work in partnership with our multi-disciplinary therapy team as part of our therapy first culture.

The Person:

We are looking for someone with:

• A passion for making complex concepts accessible for the autistic learner.

• A child-centred practitioner who responds to the individual needs of each child.

A teacher with a commitment to developing a good knowledge and understanding of autism and social communication needs and appropriate strategies to support pupils with this need. E.g. TEACCH

• A creative and flexible approach to teaching that builds success through challenge, personalisation and innovation.

• The confidence and skills to build positive relationships that help to break down barriers, build self-esteem.

• A commitment to enabling all our pupils to overcome their challenges and achieve their potential both socially and academically.

• Experience of primary, secondary, or specialist provision beneficial.

What we can offer you:

• The opportunity to make a difference to the lives of our autistic pupils.

• The chance to deliver an engaging and creative functional curriculum that builds independent life skills.

• A close-knit team of professionals who work in a supportive and inspirational environment.

• An outstanding learning community that engages pupils and develops positive attitudes to learning.

• The opportunity to be involved in wider-school life through trips, clubs, collapsed timetable days, Duke of Edinburgh etc.

• On-going, specialist professional development.

• A comprehensive CPD package with opportunities for individual development and development of knowledge linked to good autism practice

• A commitment to ‘Healthy Working Lives’ through a comprehensive trust Employee Assistance programme

• A work laptop

• Small class sizes

School Background:

The Springfields Academy is an academy based in Calne. We aspire to build safe independent lives for autistic young people through support, understanding and enablement. Additionally, we hold the National Autistic Society Advanced specialist award and are recognised as an Ofsted good school.

We are an acknowledged centre of excellence for Autism; we are highly reflective in our practices and are continually working to improve our provision and practices. We provide a personalised curriculum journey that enables our autistic learners to develop skills in areas of need and to overcome their barriers to learning.

The drive to build ‘safe independent lives’ shapes this curriculum and everything else that we do. The Academy has a PAN of 250.

Trust Background:

We are a family of schools working in partnership for the benefit of all our pupils and students. We believe our charitable aim, to advance education, is best achieved through collaboration, both within the Trust and beyond.

We operate 21 academies across Devon, Cornwall, Dorset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, serving learners aged 3 to 19. Alongside our primary, all-through and technical provision, we are proud to include a strong and integral network of seven special schools and one alternative provision setting.

These settings are a vital part of our community, providing inclusive, high-quality education for pupils with a wide range of needs, including complex learning profiles, autism, and social, emotional and mental health needs, as well as those who benefit from a more personalised approach. Together, we are committed to helping every young person thrive.

Next Steps: If you have any queries about this role or would like an informal conversation, visits are warmly welcome, please get in touch by calling Marie Lopez on [phone removed] or email at [email removed]. If you are experiencing any technical issues, please contact [email removed] for support. Visits to the school, phone calls and TEAMS meetings are welcomed.

If you have any queries about this role or would like an informal conversation, visits are warmly welcome, please get in touch by calling Marie Lopez on [phone removed] or email at [email removed]

If you are experiencing any technical issues, please contact [email removed] for support.

Closing date: for applications is Sunday, 27th September 2026

Interview Date: Interviews will be held Week commencing 5th October 2026

To apply for this opportunity, please complete our online application form by clicking ‘apply now’ on the advert.

Opportunities and Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary plus LGPS pension, great career progression and development opportunities, access to our Employee Assistance Programme with many other benefits.

We’re proud of how we support our staff in order that you have high levels of job satisfaction, are aware of the difference you are making for the children and families you work with and can see your contribution towards our community. There are regular opportunities for professional development and training, and a wider community of staff to network with within Reach South Multi Academy Trust. You will have the chance to visit other local schools, work alongside a range of outside professionals and take part in a variety of e-learning and face-to-face training.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Each post is subject to