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Teacher

Daldorch House School

East Ayrshire

Salary:
£26,895 to £35,763
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
6 May 2017

Job overview

Who we are:

We are the leading UK charity for people with autism and their families. We provide information, support and pioneering services, and campaign for a better world for people with autism. We are proud of the difference we make.

Who we are looking for:

You will have up to date knowledge of Curriculum for Excellence and experience of supporting pupils with additional support needs. You should be able to engage and motivate young people with ASN in their learning.

Where will you be working:

Based at Daldorch House School, Catrine

What we can offer you:

  • Excellent induction, training and development programme including Autism specific interventions and NAS conference opportunities
  • Reflective supervision, mentoring and coaching
  • 24 hour access to online training
  • Online staff discount scheme for a range of benefits (e.g. childcare voucher and cycle to work schemes)
  • Access to a 24 hour Employee Assistance counselling programme
  • Pension scheme
  • 66 days annual leave
  • Career progression opportunities

How to apply:

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 Jane Eaglesham, Lead Principal Teacher on 01290 551666.

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 or Asperger syndrome.

The NAS 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.

Job reference : 001004

Location : Ayrshire

Closing date : 07/05/2017

Interview date (w/c) : 15/05/2017

About Daldorch House School

+44 1290 551666

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We champion the rights and interests of all people with autism and aim to provide individuals with autism and their families with help, support and services that they can access, trust and rely upon and which can make a positive difference to their lives.

The aims of the school are to:

• provide high quality education and care for all the children and young people in a stimulating, safe, structured and
  caring environment
• deliver a full, broad, balanced and relevant 24-hour curriculum set within national guidance on the curriculum and
  the National Priorities for Education in Scotland
• enable the children and young people to achieve their potential and to develop the greatest degree of
  independence, social competence and social communication that is possible for them
• embrace the philosophy of inclusion by involving young people in making decisions and enhancing their ability to
  communicate about matters affecting their lives
• develop an assessment process to enable parents, professionals and young people to make informed judgments
  regarding their learning and which inform the setting of targets
• form positive partnerships with parents/carers/advocates
• promote effective collaboration with local authorities, other agencies, voluntary organisations and persons involved
  with the child or young person
• implement appropriate aspects of co-ordinated support plans for all children and young people in conjunction with
  local authority personnel to ensure that they are offered a range of educational and social opportunities tailored to
  effectively meet their needs
• provide a lifelong educational approach to ensure children and young people, where possible, can become active
  citizens and contribute to the community in which they live
• undertake a rigorous process of quality assurance, using national performance measures to deliver best value in
  all aspects of service delivery
• enhance the knowledge and skills of all school staff through involvement in a continuing programme of personal
  and professional development, support and training
• make available the wider specialist knowledge and skills of the NAS.

 

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