English Teacher and Lead Practitioner

• Training, mentoring, and leading dedicated staff in the effective implementation of strategies for communication, interaction, and positive behaviour support across Early Years and Primary settings
• Developing and disseminating best practices for pupils with diverse learning needs
• Supporting staff who work with children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder and/or Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs
• Enhancing staff skills, knowledge, and confidence, enabling them to help pupils learn, develop their abilities, and raise their self-esteem

• Must have extensive, proven experience working directly with pupils who are autistic and a deep understanding of their diverse learning profiles
• Needs to be highly skilled in developing and delivering training on various communication methods for pupils with diverse needs, including those who are non-verbal (e.g., proficient in and able to train others on Makaton, PECS, PODD, and other AAC approaches)
• Must have significant experience in understanding, and supporting staff to manage, challenging behaviour, with a strong focus on identifying the function of behaviour and implementing proactive, positive support strategies
• Be adaptable and experienced in developing SEN strategies applicable across the 4 to 11 age range (Early Years and Primary)
• Be an innovative practitioner, able to guide colleagues in thinking "outside the box" to design and implement bespoke, accessible curriculum adaptations and learning interventions, leveraging a wide range of tools and resources
• Have an expert-level understanding and practical application of evidence-based autism strategies (e.g., TEACCH, Attention Autism, SCERTS, Social Stories) and be able to lead their implementation and mentor staff in their effective use
• Demonstrable experience in designing and delivering impactful professional development and training for educational staff
• Strong ability to coach, mentor, and inspire colleagues to develop their SEN practice
• Significant previous teaching experience in SEN settings and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Further qualifications or accreditations in SEN or staff development

• TLR payment
• £300 refer a friend scheme