Teacher

At the National Autistic Society, we have developed our education offer into a diverse network of independent schools and programmes which are relied upon by hundreds of people across the UK. We provide a wide range of services to support autistic children and young people. We improve and enhance education, care and experiences to help autistic children and young people fulfil their potential. 

Visit our website to find out more about who we are and what we do: https://www.autism.org.uk/ 

Who we are looking for: 

The Helen Allison School are looking for a PE teacher who is passionate about working with Autistic Pupil’s and who has the energy and enthusiasm to deliver creative and an inspirational PE curriculum. You need to ensure the quality of teaching and learning meets statutory requirements.

You will need to Work effectively within the transdisciplinary team to contribute to joint planning of the PE curriculum.

You will be responsible for high quality, autism specific education and development of a class / group of pupils with ASD enabling all pupils to make progress.

This is a Full Time/Permanent Position, working 35 Hours Per Week. 

To view the job description please click here. 

What we can offer you: 

• Auto-enrolled Pension Scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays(pro rata for term time only staff)
• Excellent induction, training and development programme including training about autism and opportunities to attend our conferences
• Online staff discount scheme for a range of benefits such as cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan & shopping discounts for places such as Asda, Tesco, Sainsburys, Halfords, Nike, Apple and loads more!
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Life Assurance at 2 x base salary
• A portfolio of fantastic new salary sacrifices benefits and other flexible benefits private health, dental insurance, car salary sacrifice scheme, activity pass, holiday trading, enhanced pension & salary deduct loans (eligibility criteria may apply)
• Access to a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme & counselling programme 
• Free access to the Headspace App – a global leader in mindfulness and you can enrol up to three friends or family members for free!
• Eligibility for a Blue Light Card

Where you will be working: 

Helen Allison School, Longfield

About our application process: 

When providing a supporting statement, please refer to the job description and person specification and include any information that shows your suitability for the role. 

For more information about this job please contact: Natasha Baecke (Business & Finance Manager)- NATASHA.BAECKE@NAS.ORG.UK

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. 

For some roles, successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks which will include additional references and criminal background checks. 

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. 

Please click here to view the safeguarding policy and please click here to view the policy and procedure for employment of ex-offenders.