Primary Teacher

Do you have the passion to make a real difference in the lives of children with autism?

Are you ready to embrace a role where every day brings new opportunities to inspire, teach, and empower?

If your answer is a resounding yes, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Our specialist school in Wednesbury provides a nurturing and supportive environment for primary-aged children, all with a diagnosis of autism. Many of our pupils are non-verbal, but they have unique ways of communicating and thriving in their learning journeys. Here, we celebrate every achievement big or small and work tirelessly to unlock the potential in every child.

As a Primary SEND Teacher, you ll:

• Deliver engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to meet the needs of students with autism.
• Use creative teaching methods to support both verbal and non-verbal communication, incorporating techniques like PECS, Makaton, or assistive technologies.
• Foster a safe, positive, and inclusive classroom environment that encourages growth and independence.
• Work closely with teaching assistants, therapists, and families to create individualized education plans (IEPs) and ensure consistent support for each child s unique needs.
• Celebrate every success and help our pupils develop the confidence to achieve their personal best.

We re searching for a dedicated and compassionate professional who:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and has experience teaching children with SEND, particularly autism.
• Brings a deep understanding of autism and a commitment to supporting children with diverse needs, including non-verbal communication challenges.
• Thrives in a collaborative environment and values the role of teamwork in supporting student progress.
• Has a creative, flexible approach and can adapt teaching strategies to meet individual needs.
• Shares our belief that every child deserves to shine in their own unique way.

• A supportive and welcoming team of professionals passionate about making a difference.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities in SEND and autism-specific strategies.
• Small class sizes to ensure a personalized learning experience for every child.
• Access to resources and tools to support innovative teaching practices.
• The chance to be part of a school that genuinely values its staff and the incredible work they do.

Are you ready to be the teacher who changes lives?
Apply today and join a school where your dedication and passion will make a lasting impact. Together, we ll create a future full of possibilities for our incredible pupils.

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.