Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of autistic children and young people? Are you eager to begin your journey into teaching within a highly supportive and specialist environment? Join us through the National Teaching Programme (N-TAP) and train as a SEND Specialist Teacher while gaining invaluable hands-on experience.

About the Opportunity ⭐

This is a unique chance to train within a specialist provision supporting autistic pupils aged 3–19 with additional learning, communication, and sensory needs. As an N-TAP trainee, you will work closely with experienced teachers, therapists, and behaviour specialists while completing structured training that leads toward Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting the planning and delivery of personalised, autism-specific learning programmes

• Working in small classes with high staff-to-pupil ratios

• Developing skills in specialist approaches such as TEACCH, PECS, and sensory-based strategies

• Supporting pupils’ communication, emotional regulation, and independence

• Assisting with assessment, recording, and EHCP-linked learning goals

• Building strong relationships with pupils, families, and the wider multi-disciplinary team

Ideal Candidate

• Graduates or career-changers passionate about SEND and education

• Experience (paid or voluntary) with children, young people, or adults with autism or additional needs is desirable but not essential

• A positive, calm, and resilient attitude

• A commitment to inclusive practice and pupil-centred learning

• Enthusiasm to learn, grow, and develop as a future SEND teacher

What We Offer

• A fully supported training pathway through the National Teaching Programme

• Mentoring from experienced SEND practitioners and QTS-qualified teachers

• Specialist in-house training (autism practice, communication, behaviour support)

• Access to therapy teams for collaborative learning

• A warm, inclusive, and highly skilled staff community

• A meaningful and rewarding role where you help transform young lives

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