Our teachers are fulfilled by the idea of making even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. There s lots of ups and downs, and to some of our young people, sitting through a lesson can be a big win. You ll be working with children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder/Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. You ll be there to help them learn, develop their abilities and raise their self-esteem. As a Teacher at Witherslack Group, you ll get all the support you need to succeed, from in-house psychologists, to teaching assistants and therapy professionals. Your colleagues will be the best at what they do, the school environments will be well-resourced and we ll be with you every step of the way, helping you build a rewarding teaching career. Read on to find out what you will need to succeed in this position, including skills, qualifications, and experience. The transformational effect of Avon Park School is consistently witnessed by parents, carers and professionals alike. The school s ability to connect and engage with pupils is a result of its strong ethos of high expectations and aspirations for every child and recently achieved aan Good Outstanding rating by Ofsted. All school staff, including teaching, pastoral and therapy, work in a truly collaborative way to ensure each pupil not only develops academically but also emotionally and personally. This whole school commitment sees pupils with ADHD, ASD, Asperger s or SEMH grow into capable and confident young people who want to succeed. benefits package in the education sector. With us, you ll get to bring learning to life and make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people plus you ll get: Training: A full induction and on the job training Holiday: You ll work hard at WG, so you ll be rewarded with full school holidays If career development is your thing, most of our head teachers and leaders have been promoted from within our group Flexible benefits: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance check out our benefits here Pension: we offer a range of pensions to suit your lifestyle needs including Teachers Pension and our very attractive TPS alternative Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities check out our schools here A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. You ll be more than a teacher, you ll be able to connect with our pupils because of: - Your can do attitude a team player who rolls up their sleeves to help others - Your genuine passion for teaching and the impact your subject can have on young lives - The ability to relate your subject to each pupil and build great relationships with your class - You ll also need previous teaching experience and have Qualified Teacher Status At Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. As a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs, we understand the importance of embracing individuality and championing difference- especially when it comes to neurodiversity. We celebrate diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and the unique strengths that each person brings to our community. By building a diverse and inclusive team, we re better able to support the children, young people and families we serve and ensure every member of our team can thrive, grow, and be their authentic self. The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. xgfakrv To view our ex-offenders policy please click here . To view our Child Protection Policy, please visit the 'Parents and Carers' section of this School/Learning centre. You can find all our Schools here . Special Education / Careers in Care / Careers in Special Education / Working with Children / SEMH / SEN / ASD