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Primary High Needs Provision Teacher - Sparkhill

A welcoming and inclusive mainstream primary school in Sparkhill is seeking a committed and experienced Teacher to join their team on a long-term, full-time basis (Monday-Friday), starting this Monday for the right candidate.

This position is based within the school's High Needs Provision, supporting pupils with complex additional needs.

You will be working with a small group of pupils who present with:
* High levels of autism
* Potential PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) profiles
* Complex communication and sensory needs

The provision requires a calm, structured and nurturing practitioner who can deliver highly personalised learning while maintaining clear boundaries and consistent routines.

Key Responsibilities:
* Planning and delivering differentiated, personalised learning
* Creating a low-arousal, autism-friendly environment
* Implementing strategies to support emotional regulation and engagement
* Working closely with TAs and support staff within the provision
* Liaising with parents, SENCO and external professionals
* Monitoring progress through EHCP targets and personalised plans

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
* Previous experience in a special school setting or significant experience supporting pupils with complex autism needs
* Strong understanding of autism-specific strategies and structured approaches
* Experience supporting pupils with PDA profiles (desirable)
* Excellent behaviour management and de-escalation skills
* Patience, resilience and a genuine passion for inclusive education

Why Apply?
* Long-term, stable opportunity (5 days per week)
* Supportive leadership team
* Opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a specialist provision
* Competitive daily rate

If you are an experienced and compassionate teacher with the skills to support pupils with complex autism needs, we would love to hear from you.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks