Teacher - Maternity

Aspire School, Sittingbourne

• Ref:KCC886-7005-94T
• Posted:02/05/2025
• Pay:MPS + SEN allowance
• Start Date:Sept 25
• App Close Date:11/05/2025 at 23:45
• Interviews:Week commencing 12th May 2025

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At Aspire School, we are proud to be a specialist provision for pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and speech, language, and communication needs. We believe learning must be personalised, meaningful, and aspirational for every child.

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Pathway 1 Teacher to join our team (temporary maternity cover). This role involves teaching pupils in a therapeutic way to meet their sensory needs, many of whom are pre-verbal and working within the Engagement Model. Pathway 1 offers an entirely bespoke, therapeutic curriculum that is rooted in each pupil’s cognitive starting point and focuses on functional communication, coregulation, sensory integration and life skills.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is a qualified teacher with experience teaching pupils with ASD and/or speech, language, and communication needs
• Has knowledge and experience of using the Engagement Model
• Has experience of working in Early Years or working with profound, severe and complex needs.
• Is confident delivering a therapeutic, play-based curriculum and is not afraid to get messy!
• Communicates clearly and effectively with pupils, colleagues, and families
• Works well as part of a supportive team
• Has a positive outlook and a good sense of humour
• Promotes our school values of nurturing, creative and potential.
• Has a positive outlook and a good sense of humour
• Promotes our school values of nurturing, creative and potential.

In return, we can offer you:

• A unique opportunity to make a real impact in a highly specialist setting
• A supportive working environment
• CPD by highly qualified staff and therapists
• A team of experienced staff who value wellbeing and professional growth
• A leadership team that listens and supports your development
• A genuine work-life balance and a shared commitment to doing what’s right for pupils
• Excellent pension scheme
• Counselling Service
• Health Cashplan (after 6 months)
• Free parking
• Discounted breakfast and after school club for your child (if your child attends one of our trust schools)

In cases where we receive a high volume of applications for a post, we may bring the closing date forward. We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged to avoid disappointment.

CVs will only be accepted when accompanied by a fully completed online application form. No agencies please.

Bourne Alliance MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare for all children and preventing extremism. We expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. This post is subject to references and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Check. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches for publicly available information.

Information about the school

Aspire School is a special free school in Sittingbourne for children aged from 4 to 11 years; opened in September 2020. The school provides 168 places for pupils with autism and speech and language needs. Aspire School will provide exceptional specialist teaching from a team of specialist teachers, teaching assistants and other professionals. The new premises have been specifically designed to meet the needs of the children and will include therapy rooms, a high tech sensory room, soft play and a swing room. The curriculum will reflect the individual needs of the pupils and will offer opportunities for academic learning and the development of communication, life skills and personalised targets.

Job Contact Information

• Name:HR
• Address:Vellum Drive, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 5DA
• Telephone: 01795 477417
• Email: Aspire.recruitment@ba-mat.org.uk

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