Senior Autism Specialist Teacher

Senior Autism Specialist Teacher Taunton, Somerset. Main Scale/UPS + SEN Point Start Date April 2018  

Required for new ASD Resource Base located at Holway Park School Taunton, a senior autism specialist senior teacher to create, develop and maintain a high quality educational environment for pupils with ASD. We are looking for someone who is ambitious for all the children and young people to achieve positive outcomes.

The ideal Teacher will;     •  Have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)     • Have experience working with young people with ASD      • Have previous experience working with individuals with challenging behaviour    •   Have previous experience of working with pupils with significant social and communication difficulties    •   Have a passion for developing the social and emotional development of young people       •    Have a resilient character 

This post is not suitable for NQTs.  Holway Park School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the child and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and Debarring check. Holway Park is an equal opportunities employer.  If you have lived or worked abroad for more than three months since you were 18 you will need to apply to the country where you lived for a police check. We will help you do this but you will need to pay any costs. 

Closing date for applications is the Friday 19th January 2018 Interviews will be held on Monday 29th January 2018.

Please note CVs will not be accepted for this position. Application forms should be submitted on line to SJBrewer@educ.somerset.gov.uk     We welcome visits to the school.  Please contact the school office to arrange this.  Please see our school website for further details.