Specialist Autism Teacher

Specialist Autism Teacher – Gateshead

A welcoming SEN school in Gateshead is recruiting a Specialist Autism Teacher to support pupils with a range of additional needs from September.

The provision caters for learners with Autism Spectrum Condition, speech and communication difficulties and social, emotional and mental health needs. The school places a strong emphasis on therapeutic practice, sensory regulation and individualised support.

• Delivering creative and accessible lessons to small class groups
• Using Autism-friendly teaching strategies to maximise engagement
• Supporting pupils with communication, interaction and emotional development
• Maintaining structured routines that help pupils feel safe and successful
• Encouraging independence and preparation for future learning
• Collaborating with specialist staff including Speech and Language Therapists

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience with in SEN, specialist or Autism-focused settings
• Understanding of sensory needs and communication barriers
• Compassionate, resilient and adaptable approach
• Strong commitment to child-centred learning

This is an excellent opportunity to join a dedicated team within a supportive specialist setting, with interviews taking place before the end of term.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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