SEN Outreach and EOTAS Teacher

EOTAS & Outreach SEN Grade 4 Teacher

EOTAS (Education Other Than At School) and ASC Teacher 

To teach and work as part of outreach team and as part of main school teaching team

We know there is a growing need for Education Other Than at School packages (EOTAS) of support for children and young people with Autism who are not yet able to access education in a school environment. This role would be to support students with school-based anxiety who are not yet ready to access a school environment. The role would also entail working at Inscape House School as part of the main teaching team.

Inscape House School is a non-maintained ASC specialist day school for children and young people aged 5 to 19 years. It is part of the Together Trust, a charity that has been providing care, education and support in the Northwest of England since 1870. The post holder will be a member of Inscape House School on the Cheadle campus and part of the EOTAS Outreach Team.

Previous experience of working with students identified as autistic.

EOTAS Outreach Team and Inscape House School, Cheadle, Stockport

(This role would require the postholder to be a driver and have use of own vehicle with business insurance – mileage paid).

Hours - 37.5 hours per working week

Starting Salary Grade 4 role -£39,327.00 per year

Location - Inscape House School, Cheadle, Stockport SK8 1JE

Part time & flexible working can be offered for this role, this is NOT suitable for ECT.

This role requires an Enhanced, Child and Adult Workforce DBS check and will involve regulated activity.

The Together Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support and expects all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Safeguarding checks will be undertaken for the successful candidate in line with our safer recruitment policy, including an Enhanced DBS check (at no cost to yourself).

Do you want to make a real difference to the lives of young people? Are you passionate about equity, fairness, and everyone having the right to a happy, fulfilled life?

What can you bring to our classroom….?

You will need Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with evidence of recent professional development. If you are qualified to teach secondary students, you should have a subject specialism.

Can you adapt the teaching of curricula to meet the varying learning needs of pupils with Autistic Spectrum Conditions and develop high expectations that inspire, motivate and challenge, both academically and socially?

Do you create a safe and stimulating learning environment for pupils, rooted in mutual respect considering pupils’ sensory needs? We are seeking someone who will demonstrate the values and behaviours that are consistent with a positive deposition and empathic understanding of the pupils’ needs, to develop their self-belief and confidence in their own abilities.

Are you able to promote outstanding progress and outcomes by pupils both academically and socially as well as work in a multi-disciplinary capacity with the school’s Therapy Team to ensure that good autism practice is embedded within lessons and progress towards EHCP outcomes are being met?

There is a requirement for occasional attendance at evening meetings, course attendance, and home visits outside normal school hours. Normal arrangements regarding school holidays apply.

Why work for us?

• 27 day holiday plus 8 days bank holidays rising to 30 days after 5 years, 33 days after 10 years
• Occupational sick pay and family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive leave.
• Reward and Discount platform offering discounts at high street shops, travel, insurances etc.
• Free on-site parking
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Eligibility to apply for Blue Light card.
• Proud to be a real living wage employer.
• Refer a friend scheme, be rewarded for recommending a friend to work with us
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities, including apprenticeship qualifications.
• Long service awards including cash gifts and extra holiday.
• Promotion of Wellbeing across the organisation including Mental Health First Aiders offering wellbeing support from trained colleague and free weekly yoga session in person or online
• Access to our Employee Assistance programme for you and adults at your home

Visit our website - Together Trust | to discover more about the Together Trust and the services we provide.

Look at our short video to hear from our colleagues and why they chose to work at Inscape House School https://youtu.be/HYwvUmJuJhY.

We have attached a full Job Description and Person Specification for this role.

To apply for this position, press the “apply” button below. We would love to hear from you!

The closing date for applications is 31st July 2024 at 10:00am.

We currently do not provide sponsorship, but we welcome applications from those who have the right to work in the UK.