Job details

Salary: Main Scale/UPS plus SEN Point

Employer: Holway Park School

Location: Taunton, Somerset, TA1 2JA

Contract type: Permanent

Working pattern: Full time

Closing date: 12 November 2026 11:59 pm

About the job

Key information

Specialist Teacher to lead Autism Specialist Provision

January 2026 Start preferred

Full-Time Permanent Position- Main Scale/UPS plus SEN Point

MLT position with TLR to work alongside our SENCOs and Headteacher.

Holway Park ASC Centre is a large ASC SEN Specialist Support Provision with 5 Classes pupils are aged between 4-11 years.

What will I be doing?

To deliver & monitor high quality educational provision for students with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) who have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), ensuring progress against the outcomes and targets specified in their EHCP. This includes supporting students to access inclusion in mainstream lessons where appropriate. Work with and develop a staff team to effectively support students. Track pupil progress and use assessment to adapt and refine teaching. Collaborate with parents, carers and external professionals.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

Qualifications

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is required.
  • Additional SEND qualifications (e.g., NASENCo, autism-specific training) are highly desirable.

Experience

  • Proven experience in teaching students with special educational needs (SEN), specifically Autism (ASC) for a minimum 3 years.
  • Proven experience leading/managing staff

Skills & Knowledge

  • Strong understanding of the SEND Code of Practice, PECS, Makaton, Trauma Informed Practice and positive behaviour support strategies

Personal Attributes

  • Resilient, flexible, creative, patient, empathetic, and passionate about inclusive education.

DBS check

DBS check required.

Supporting documents and information

Holway Park School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS and all relevant pre-employment checks including online checks.

Application by SCC Application forms ONLY, NO CVs, should be sent to the Headteacher via email susan.brewer@holwaypark.somerset.sch.uk Please state clearly the role applied for.

Closing Date- Thursday 12 November 2026

Interview Date- Tuesday 17 November 2026

 

 

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