Job Description

Job Introduction

Together we make a difference, develop and learn, and support each other. Every day with us is different, but our mission remains the same: To champion the rights, needs and ambitions of the people we support - they are at the heart of everything we do. We stand by them and we work together for change.


We believe that everyone deserves a chance to learn and space to thrive and that the right education can change lives. You'll help break down barriers to education for young people, helping them learn and grow at their own pace.

Working in our specialist education team

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The Role;

To teach students within the champions and explorers cohort. This cohort of students are working on a pre-formal or semi-formal curriculum.

Hours:

37.5 Hours, 52 weeks.

Salary;

Grade 3 starting salary 34,653.00 with biennial increments


Grade 4 starting salary 41,490.00 with biennial increment

Location

: Inscape, House School Cheadle, Stockport.

Interview Date

: 13th February 2026.

Contract

: Permanent (

Part time 3/4 days would be considered for the right candidate

)

Key Responsibilities;

Understanding of the engagement model and EYFS framework. Understand National Curriculum requirements and adapt these to plan teaching and learning for pupils following a pre/semi-formal curriculum Adapt the teaching of the National Curriculum to meet the varying learning needs of pupils with Autistic Spectrum Conditions and learning disabilities. Develop high expectations that inspire, motivate and challenge, both academically and socially. Create a safe and stimulating learning environment for pupils, rooted in mutual respect considering pupils' sensory and communication needs. Develop goals that stretch and challenge all pupils throughout the school day.

Grade 4:

Demonstrate a proven track-record of pupils making outstanding progress through excellent teaching and subject pedagogy. Have strong experience of working with students with autism and other associated learning difficulties. Effectively deploy Education Assistants (EAs) to facilitate learning, ensuring that all support positively impacts on the development of every pupil's independence. Create and maintain a high level of accountability on EAs for the learning and development of academic and social skills throughout the school day. Manage a team of EAs effectively. To ensure that all EAs are punctual, have high attendance and are always mentally present to facilitate learning. Complete human resource processes with a team of EAs such as return to work from absence, professional discussions/supervision, professional development reviews and performance management, including target setting.

Curriculum Knowledge

Have a secure knowledge of the primary or EYFS curriculum. Be able to foster and maintain pupils' interest and address misunderstandings. Demonstrate an understanding of and take responsibility for promoting high standards of literacy, articulacy, and the correct use of Standard English

Accurate and productive use of assessment:

Know and understand how to assess pupil progress, including appropriate statutory assessment requirements. Use the Autism Education Trust (AET) framework to measure autism-specific areas of progress. Make use of formative and summative assessment to secure pupils' progress

Training

Comply with the school's mandatory training requirements. Attend conferences and meetings including professional shows as required. Attend external and internal training courses as agreed for continual professional development and meeting appraisal objectives. Read current literature on autism and special educational needs and to disseminate information to the rest of the staff team

Professional responsibilities:

Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school. Develop effective professional relationships with colleagues, knowing how and when to draw on advice and specialist support. Contribute to in-service programmes including feedback on courses attended. Review and reflect on your own practice and performance through formal and informal observation feedback of teaching, learning and assessment; responding to advice and feedback from colleagues; effective use of professional development reviews.

About you;

Qualified Teacher Status Evidence of recent relevant professional development Experience of working with children who are autistic and have communication differences co-morbid with learning difficulties, ADHD, mental health and/or sensory processing issues A commitment to the ethos vision and values of the school and the together trust A strong commitment to working co-operatively with colleagues within a staff team Excellent knowledge of EYFS or primary curriculum Knowledge and understanding of the national curriculum and the demands it places on children with additional needs Knowledge of safeguarding and keeping children safe in Education Knowledge of health and safety expectations affecting children and adults across the school

Please Note

:

References will be sought prior to interview

Benefits

Eligible for

Teachers' Pension Scheme

and its associate

Death In Service benefit

Occupational sick pay

and family friendly policies including

enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive leave.

Reward and Discount platform

offering discounts at high street shops, travel, insurances etc. Eligibility to apply for

Blue Light card

Proud to be a

real living wage employer

Refer a friend scheme

, be rewarded for recommending a friend to work with us Comprehensive

training and development opportunities

, including apprenticeship qualifications

Long service awards

including cash gifts and extra holiday. Promotion of

Wellbeing

across the organisation including

Mental Health First Aiders

offering wellbeing support from trained colleague and

free weekly yoga

session in person or online Access to our

Employee Assistance Programme

for you and adults at your home
Applications are very welcome from all regardless of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, race, sex, sexual orientation, trans status or socio-economic background. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments for disabled people. We positively encourage applications from those with lived experience.

If there is any part of your lived experience you want to keep confidential in some way please talk to the Recruitment or HR shared service teams and we will do what we can to support you

The Together Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support and expects all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Safeguarding checks will be undertaken for the successful candidate in line with our safer recruitment policy, including an Enhanced DBS check (at no cost to yourself).

This role will involve regulated activity.