Qualified Teacher

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 will you 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
• Annual leave - 56 days (In line with school term time) plus bank holidays

What will you need to apply?

• 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
• Excellent 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

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: Café 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.