Primary Teacher of Autistic Children

We have an exciting opportunity to join The Windmill School in our primary department. We are seeking enthusiastic, committed KS1 or KS2 Teachers to deliver a range of national curriculum primary subjects to autistic pupils at this day special school for autistic children and young people based in High Barnet. 

We welcome qualified early career teachers with experience of working with neurodiverse pupils within this age range or more experienced primary teachers who might be looking for an environment where they can utilise their SEND teaching skills with small groups of students in a setting which has been purposely and thoughtfully designed for learners with sensory processing and communication needs.  

We are looking for teachers who will build caring relationships within practice providing a friendly and war, welcome to our children, their parents and the wider community.

You will be able to create a nurturing learning environment designed around each individual's needs, where personal development and wellbeing are as important as the academic curriculum.

 Applicants will: 

•  Have QTS status and primary curriculum knowledge for KS1 and/or KS2 
• Believe, inspire and achieve.  
• Enjoy developing positive relationships with children, providing a model of excellence in terms of teaching & learning and role modelling. 
• Have an enthusiasm for new evidence-based approaches including the implementation of your ideas. 
• Be reflective practitioners with a “can do” approach to teaching and with a passion to raise standards. 
• Be able to support all students to believe they have the potential to thrive academically, socially and emotionally. 
• Be ambitious, professional and committed to further personal development and committed to working as part of a dynamic team of professionals both in and out of the classroom. 

The Windmill School is part of Barnet Special Education Trust, which is an organisation where all staff feel happy, valued and supported. We can offer the ideal candidate the following: 

•  Excellent CPD opportunities, working collaboratively alongside outstanding and experienced practitioners, utilising effective evidenced based approaches. 
• The resources needed to be able to teach and respond to each child’s needs using a whole-child approach to learning and wellbeing.   
• The freedom to create bespoke lesson plans to offer opportunities for self- expression and exploration for each individual learner. 
• Small class sizes and excellent staff: student ratio. 
• A state-of-the-art new building and facilities designed especially for autistic learners. 
• Outer London Pay Scale plus SEN Allowance 
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which covers wellbeing, financial and legal support 
• Great location in High Barnet with good public transport links. 

Further information about this role can be found in the Job Description/Person Specification attachment. 

 To apply for this position please complete an online application form and return it by midday on Friday 10th January 2024.   

Barnet Special Education Trust are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check due to working with children, young people, and vulnerable adults. To be successful in your application you will be subject to a rigorous safer recruitment process including online searches for shortlisted candidates in accordance with KCSIE recommendations. Employees of the Trust must always adhere to a strict code of conduct regarding your behaviour. Barnet Special Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer.