Job Description

ASD Teacher - Northampton (Primary School)

Location: Northampton
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Full-Time | Long-Term | Potential Permanent
Salary: Paid to Scale

Make a Lasting Difference in a Specialist Primary Setting

Are you a dedicated and compassionate teacher with experience supporting pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)? Are you looking for a rewarding full-time role where you can positively impact children's learning, development, and wellbeing?

A supportive and inclusive primary school in Northampton is seeking a committed ASD Teacher to join their team immediately. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a specialist provision or nurture setting, supporting pupils with additional needs in a structured and caring environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Plan and deliver tailored lessons to meet the individual needs of pupils with ASD

  • Create a structured, predictable, and supportive classroom environment

  • Use a range of strategies to support communication, behaviour, and engagement

  • Work closely with teaching assistants and support staff to deliver high-quality provision

  • Monitor and assess pupil progress, adapting teaching approaches where needed

  • Build strong relationships with pupils, staff, and parents/carers

  • Support pupils' social, emotional, and academic development

Ideal Candidate

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

  • Experience working with children with ASD, ideally within a primary setting

  • Strong understanding of SEND and inclusive teaching practices

  • Calm, patient, and nurturing approach to behaviour management

  • Ability to adapt teaching to meet a range of complex needs

  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills

  • Passion for supporting children with additional needs to reach their full potential

What the School Offers

  • Full-time position in a supportive primary school in Northampton

  • Immediate start with long-term and permanent potential

  • Salary paid to scale (MPS/UPS depending on experience)

  • Well-resourced learning environment and specialist support

  • Ongoing CPD and SEND-focused training opportunities

  • Strong leadership and a collaborative staff team

  • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a specialist setting

If you are passionate about inclusive education and ready to take on a rewarding role supporting pupils with ASD, this is an excellent opportunity to join a dedicated team.

Apply now to find out more about this full-time ASD Teacher role in Northampton with an immediate start.