Teacher – Autism Enhanced Provision

Zest Education is recruiting a caring, enthusiastic and committed SEND Teacher to work within a specialist Autism Enhanced Provision at a primary school in the Burton area. This is a full‑time role working with KS1 pupils who have Autism and complex needs, offering a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference every day.

The provision is nurturing, well‑resourced and supported by a strong team who are passionate about helping children thrive through play‑based, sensory and highly individualised learning.

What We’re Looking For

A teacher who:

• Is nurturing, patient and child‑centred
• Believes every child can succeed with the right support
• Has experience of – or a strong interest in – Autism and SEND
• Enjoys play‑based, sensory and practical learning approaches
• Works collaboratively as part of a supportive team
• Brings creativity, positivity and a commitment to inclusive practice

Explore autism‑friendly teaching strategies or sensory learning approaches to deepen your understanding of the role.

What the School Can Offer

• High adult‑to‑child ratios
• A warm, inclusive and supportive school community
• Specialist SEND training and ongoing professional development
• SEND allowance (where appropriate)
• A team who share ideas, celebrate successes and work collaboratively

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, personalised learning for KS1 pupils
• Create a calm, structured and sensory‑aware classroom environment
• Work closely with support staff, parents and external professionals
• Promote communication, independence and emotional well‑being
• Ensure safeguarding and pupil welfare remain central to your practice

Why Work With Zest Education?

• Competitive pay including SEND allowance where applicable
• Supportive consultants who understand SEND and specialist provisions
• Long‑term and permanent opportunities
• Clear communication and ongoing support throughout your placement

If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Jo at joanne@zesteducation.co.uk or ‘apply for job’ at the top of the page to submit your details.

Zest Education are an APSCo audited agency and are dedicated to safeguarding children. All candidates must hold an enhanced DBS (or allow us to process one for you) and be registered to the DBS Update Service, be able to provide references to cover the last two years and successfully pass all other necessary safeguarding checks prior to clearance for work.

Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications. The minimum experience, training, or qualifications required for this position are recent school-based experience (within the last 5 years within a school that teaches the British Curriculum) and/or care-based experience within the last 5 years.

The role advertised is for temporary supply work.

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