8:45am - 4:30pm Part Time working is available - with a minimum of 3 days to include Tuesdays and Fridays
Annual Leave:
56 days school holiday + Bank holidays
Please note: This role is also known as 'QTS/Trainee CABAS Teacher'
Role Summary
As part of the Qualified Teaching team, you will support our autistic pupils using instruction based on behaviour analysis and positive reinforcement techniques to accelerate learning. Working within small class groups or on a 1:1 basis, you will use specialised support plans to help pupils meet their individual needs and achieve their full potential. You will also be responsible for designing, planning and delivering wider school curriculum and special events that encourage
development, enhance learning and provides unique opportunities to our pupils.
How do Qualified Teachers contribute to the team?Class Teaching
Provide support and teaching based on behaviour analysis to autistic pupils
Collect, record and analyse data to monitor progress and develop support plans
Interact and participate with the pupils in the development of skills that support their social and emotional development
Lead and take part in educational visits and off-site activities with pupils (during school hours)
Qualified Teaching Team
Contribute to the design of an engaging school curriculum, providing differentiated long, medium and short-term plans
Plan and deliver school-wide curriculum activities such as topic lessons and themed event/weeks
Oversee the implementation and evaluations of wider school curriculum plan
Support the delivery of life skills programmes and entry level qualifications for students, including assessments, recording evidence and internal moderation
Contribute to team meetings and the school's newsletter
What can we offer our Qualified Teachers?
1000 joining bonus
A rewarding role with a good work life balance
The opportunity to use your teaching experience to shape an individualised and engaging curriculum
Regular career advancement to opportunities to senior roles - including Lead Teacher and Class Supervisor
A range of fully funded training pathways including behaviour analysis specific qualifications such as CABAS Teaching Ranks, Registered Behaviour Technician (RBT), Board Certified Behaviour Analysis certification (BCBA), UK Society for Behaviour Analysis certification UKBA (cert) and a Masters in High Incidence & Disabilities (worth up to 13,000)
Opportunity to work alongside a multidisciplinary team of behaviour analysts, teachers, speech & language therapists and occupational therapists allowing a holistic approach to pupil development
Excellent staff wellbeing and support facilities
What will you need to apply for the Qualified Teacher Role?
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Qualified Teaching & Learning Status (QTLS) Candidate (For Early Careers Teachers (ECT's) - A minimum of 1 year of the supported induction process to have been completed in a mainstream setting)
Teaching experience within the UK school system and an understanding of the National Curriculum in England
An interest in and/or experience of working in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
Confident working with children who exhibit behaviours that challenge and supporting others with personal/intimate care where required
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to liaise professionally with all stakeholders
An understanding and commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
The ability to perform tasks of a physical nature (often demanding) including twisting and stooping and working at a lower height
A commitment to Jigsaw's ongoing training and professional development programme
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel & PowerPoint)
Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion
A positive, can-do attitude
Find out more
Please visit our website
www.careersatjigsaw.co.uk/current-vacancies/
where you will find more details and a full .
For an informal discussion about the role please contact our HR Department on 01483 277366 or email
careers@jigsawtrust.co.uk
Application process
To apply for this role please download and complete an application form found at
www.careersatjigsaw.co.uk/apply/
and return it to
careers@jigsawtrust.co.uk
We are keen to accommodate flexible working request for both part time hours and part time days per week. Please enquire upon application about how these options could work for you
ABOUT JIGSAW
Jigsaw Trust is a registered charity inspired by autism in its desire to provide the very best in ongoing education, vocational and wellbeing services for autistic people; it is also committed to raising awareness of autism and promoting the understanding and acceptance of autistic people.
Jigsaw Trust incorporates: Jigsaw CABAS School, rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted, educating children aged 4-19 years, and JigsawPlus a specialist day service delivering key living and life skills learning for adults from the age of 18+. The Trust also operates 2 social enterprises: Cafe on the Park providing work experience and volunteering opportunities in a public-facing setting, and Jigsaw GARDENworks enabling learners of all ages to embark on a range of gardening and related outdoor activities.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) of which the cost will be covered by Jigsaw