SEN/Autism Teacher – Swindon
Hours: Full Time
Pay: QTS paid to scale + SEN Allowance
The Role
We’re looking for an inspiring SEN/Autism Teacher to join specialist settings across Swindon. This role is all about shaping meaningful learning experiences for autistic pupils, blending academic development with social communication and life skills.
It’s a chance to make a real difference, creating safe, supportive classrooms where pupils can thrive, grow in confidence, and develop the skills they need for independent futures.
You’ll work with small classes, designing creative and flexible lessons that meet individual needs. Collaboration is key, so you’ll join forces with therapists and dedicated staff teams to ensure every child gets the right support at the right time.
What we’re looking for:
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A child-centred teacher who tailors learning to each pupil’s unique needs
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Confidence in building positive, trusting relationships that boost self-esteem
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Commitment to understanding autism theories and putting them into practice (experience with approaches such as TEACCH is a bonus)
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Creativity, flexibility, and resilience to bring lessons to life
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Primary, secondary, or specialist school experience welcomed
What you’ll get in return:
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The chance to change lives for autistic pupils across Swindon
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Small class sizes and supportive teams who’ve got your back
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Opportunities to deliver a functional, engaging curriculum that builds real-world skills
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Access to ongoing CPD, including training in good autism practice
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The opportunity to be involved in school life beyond the classroom—whether that’s trips, clubs, or wider enrichment
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A culture that values wellbeing, with access to employee assistance and healthy working lives initiatives
Why join Protocol Education?
We’ll support you every step of the way with:
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Weekly pay through PAYE (no umbrella companies)
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Free access to our online CPD Academy
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Dedicated consultant support who understands SEND
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Streamlined registration and fast, local bookings
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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