Teacher - Full-time

Helen Allison School, Meopham

• Ref:KCC886-6046-202T
• Posted:05/01/2026
• Pay:MP1 - UPS3 + SEN allowance
• Start Date:TBC
• App Close Date:05/02/2026 at 13:00
• Interviews:TBC

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Purpose of role:

The Helen Allison School are looking for a teacher who is passionate about working with pupils with Autism and who has the energy and enthusiasm to deliver creative and inspirational lessons. You need to ensure the quality of teaching and learning meets statutory requirements. You will need to Work effectively within the transdisciplinary team to contribute to joint planning of the curriculum, which could include practical sensory approaches to learning and teaching. You will be responsible for high quality, autism specific education and development of a class / group of pupils with ASD enabling all pupils to make progress.

We encourage applicants with knowledge of Early Years and the Primary Curriculum to apply. Applicants must have a creative approach to teaching pupils according to their educational needs, ensuring a curriculum is delivered to maximise pupils progress.

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Key responsibilities 

Teaching and Learning: 

• Plan, develop and deliver a broad and balanced curriculum. 

• To be accountable for student progress and gaps in learning, identifying ways to support all pupils learning. 

• Devise and implement an individualised educational programme in liaison with a multidisciplinary team. 

• To assume responsibility for classroom management as well as the environment, pupils and staff including line management of class staff (with support and training). 

• Assist in the development of the Curriculum. 

• Report on and discuss pupil’s attainment, achievement and progress with parents and any other bodies that have statutory functions. 

• Be responsible for monitoring, assessing, reporting, recording and evaluation of learning experiences. 

• Provide the highest standard of support, assisting pupils in achieving their maximum potential through the implementation of the SPELL framework (ongoing training & support given). 

• Manage a designated budget as required. 

• To ensure the provision of an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students in accordance with the aims of the school and the curricular policies determined by the Governing Body and Headteacher  

• To effectively manage and deploy support staff. 

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Person Specification: 

The role would suit an experienced qualified (QTS) teacher with a keen interest and skills in working with pupils with Autism and commitment to ongoing professional development.  

The following are some of the qualities and qualifications we will be looking for in the successful applicant: 

• Up to date knowledge of developments in education 

• Ability to articulate characteristics of effective teaching and learning for students of all abilities 

• Ability to delegate and support others to achieve specific targets 

• Ability to lead staff in a variety of contexts and by example where appropriate 

• Ability to take difficult decisions and convey outcomes clearly and sensitively. 

• Commitment to the development of links with the wider community 

Information about the school

Who we are:

The National Autistic Society is the UK’s leading charity for autistic people. Since 1962, we’ve been transforming lives, changing attitudes and helping to create a society that works for autistic adults and children.

We transform lives by providing support, guidance and practical advice for the 700,000 autistic adults and children in the UK, as well as their three million family members and carers. Autistic people turn to us at key moments or challenging times in their lives, be it getting a diagnosis, going to school or finding work.

We change attitudes by improving public understanding of autism and the difficulties many autistic people face. We also work closely with businesses, local authorities and government to help them provide more autism-friendly spaces, deliver better services and improve laws.

We have come a long way but it is not good enough. There is still so much to do to increase opportunities, reduce social isolation and build a brighter future for people on the spectrum. With your help, we can make it happen.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Amelia Branch
• Address:Helen Allison School, Longfield Road, Meopham, Kent, DA13 0EW
• Telephone: 01474 814878
• Email: HRHub@nas.org.uk

Fax: 01474 812033