Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) - Class Teacher

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) - Class Teacher

Working Hours: Full time

Salary: MPS/UPS

Contract: Permanent

We are expanding and moving into a purpose-built school, with additional classes. We are looking to recruit additional teachers to work with our wonderful ASD learners in specialist wings that are designed to enable our learners. You will need to be a person who can work closely with our Behaviour & Health Lead, Therapy Teams and Parents.  You will need to be able to advocate for our learners. It is essential that you have that special something that allows you to engage with and motivate our learners in creative and ingenious ways, be innovative and imaginative in providing meaningful learning opportunities both in and out of the classroom. We want you to make the ordinary extraordinary. Our older learners currently work towards Aim-Awards Accreditation which celebrates their different skills and abilities. Most classes are based around eight learners with two support staff depending on the needs of the learners. All classes follow timetables based around our bespoke curriculum which we have developed to meet the needs of our learners. We follow topics and extend our activities through our Friday Theme Days. All class teachers are part of a curriculum development team and have additional non-contact time as well-being is important to us.  

For us it is about appointing the right person who has an interest in SEND and Autistic Spectrum Disorders. As such we are open to applications from primary or secondary ECTs or more experienced teachers. Being part of Diverse Academies with an expanding SEND portfolio allows us to support and influence the wider SEND community in our trust.

This is a permanent role starting in January at our current site. Because of the unique nature of the academy and before applying it is essential that you share our vision and values, it is highly recommended that you visit the academy and meet our team and wonderful learners to see if this is the place for you.

Why join Yeoman Park Academy?

We are a specialist academy for children aged 3-19. Most learners are on the autistic spectrum and some have severe, complex, profound and multiple learning difficulties. We are based in Mansfield Woodhouse and currently have 113 pupils.

Our academy has a caring and supportive staff team who believe in every learner, and we work together to ensure our children achieve their very best.

Please contact Stacey Foster sfoster@yeomanpark-ac.org.uk to arrange a visit, or for further information.

Website: https://www.yeomanpark-ac.org.uk/

Location: Yeoman Park Academy, Park Hall Road, Mansfield Woodhouse, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG19 8PS

Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/KybJmxW5pcSSxpDv5

The Opportunity

This will require you to work and support learners with severe learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning disabilities working alongside staff in our PMLD classes.

The successful candidate will: 

• be committed to Yeoman Park Academy's ethos of high expectations
• be an excellent teacher and a committed team player
• have a working knowledge of Autistic Spectrum Disorders and PMLD.
• have a proven track record of success
• have the resolve to make a real difference to the lives of children
• be able to communicate effectively with parents and other professional

Our Employee Benefits 

At Diverse Academies, you’ll find yourself in a vibrant, inclusive and supportive environment, where everyone can grow, progress and achieve a fulfilling career. We offer a fantastic range of rewards and benefits, challenging and interesting work, and opportunities to achieve your potential. 

In return you will benefit from:            

• Enrolment into the Teacher Pension Scheme
• Excellent Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities covering technical, leadership and coaching skills via the trust’s Diverse Association for Professional Learning. 
• Full support and induction. 
• A strong and caring ethos among staff and students. 
• Networking opportunities across Diverse Academies. 
• Salary sacrifice opportunities such as car, cycle and technology schemes. 
• Staff discounts and offers on gym membership, holidays, days out, cinema tickets, restaurants and top online shopping sites including instant voucher codes.  
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme – emotional, financial and legal support to both you and your family by a team of qualified professionals. 
• Health and Wellbeing delivered through our occupational health provider, eyecare vouchers for a free eye test and contribution towards glasses for display screen equipment users. 

Applications 

Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement, should we identify an appropriate candidate. 

Closing date: 18 October 2024

Start date: January 2025 

Diverse Academies and its Governors are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in their care and expects everybody working for the organisation to share this commitment. Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy. To this end any offer of employment will be subject to safer recruitment checks and clearances. 

Diverse Academies Trust  

Diverse Academies is a multi-academy trust with a vision to inspire, to raise aspirations and to create brighter tomorrows. Across primary, secondary and special settings, we share a common mission to nurture curiosity, develop wellbeing and empower children and young people to go beyond their aspirations. Together, we believe we can make a difference in our diverse communities, and in the lives of those who learn with us and work with us.   

We empower. We respect. We care.