SEND Teacher - EYFS (ASC, SEMH, complex needs)

SEND Teacher - EYFS (ASC, SEMH, complex needs)

Location: Swindon

Pay: MPS1 - UPS3 + SEND allowance (GBP33,228 - GBP51,047.36 + SEND allowance)

Type: Temp-to-perm contract

Hours: Full time

Start date: 01/09/2025

Elementa are recruiting for an experienced SEND Teacher to work at this special school setting for children aged 3 - 11, that have Autism (ASC/ASD), SEMH and additional complex needs. All of the children at this school are in the Primary age phase and have an EHCP for their condition.

The school are seeking a teacher with previous experience of having worked extensively with children that have Autism and other complex needs. Ideally this would suit a teacher with specific EYFS experience or specialism. At this school the class sizes vary from 10 - 12 children and there are usually 5 adults supporting teaching and learning in the classroom. The School have a broad curriculum offering to support the varied needs of each child and includes outdoor learning as part of their curriculum. The school enjoys modern school buildings and a positive colleague culture which leads to a highly collaborative staff team.

Ofsted have long graded this school 'Good' and the school are working hard to continue to enhance their offering for the future. The school is also part of a large, well-managed trust and are therefore well-resourced.

The trust & school are open to a wide range of applicant for this role. This role could suit an ECT with previous experience of having supported pupils with Autism. ECT induction can be supported. Equally this role could support a more experience teacher.

The role is advertised with an immediate start date although a later start date is also possible for the right candidate.

Essential applicant criteria:

• available full-time
• must hold UK QTS
• previous UK & UK curriculum teaching experience
• have good previous experience of supporting learners with Autism
• be based in the UK and available to interview in person

Contract & recruitment information

Elementa is the recruiting partner therefore applicants being considered for the role after pre-screening (and appointment for the role) will be required to complete the registration process for Elementa. This includes full vetting & background checks and application for a DBS Enhanced Disclosure (which may be chargeable at GBP64.20) unless you have a current DBS Enhanced Disclosure subscribed to the update service.

If you have the relevant skills and experience necessary for this role then please apply with your full up to date CV.

This role is not suitable for applicants:

• not currently based within the UK
• requiring employer sponsorship for UK right to work
• without UK schools' experience
• without experience in the UK of supporting SEND

ELEMENTA CANDIDATE COMMITMENT:

• Weekly pay no waiting for monthly payroll cut-off dates, Elementa pays one week in lieu.
• PAYE contract unless a candidate specifically requests it, all candidates are paid via PAYE giving them the protections and payment structure of a traditional employer:employee relationship. (no umbrella companies.)
• Training & Support a broad range of free or heavily discounted training available including Safeguarding, Behaviour, Team Teach, SEND, Makaton and Thrive. Regular welfare contact and support from a dedicated candidate manager.
• Fair pay policy our candidates are paid to scale from the outset, where a variation on this may be required written agreement will be provided ahead of the position.
• Additional services to support our staff we have a network of partners who offer support services to our candidates tax returns, accountancy, legal and more.

For more information click apply now below or contact us via phone or email. All applicants will be promptly responded to.