Permanent and full-time
Two-year secondments from our maintained schools will also be considered
Closing date: 23rd September 2024
Interviews: 4th or 7th October 2024
A unique and dynamic role based within TESSA – Autism
It is exciting times here in St Helens as our newly branded TESSA Autism invite you to join us, and be part of our future offer to children and young people in our town.
TESSA Autism are very proud to be an AET training partner for the CPD-accredited Professional Development Programme. We want to ensure our children and young people are taught and supported by staff who really understand them and who can make reasonable adjustments in a responsive and supportive way. We want you to be one of our trainers too!
TESSA Autism are also working collaboratively with our children, families, schools and colleagues within education, health and the community to deliver the Autism in Schools Project initiative. As well as training, you will be an integral part of a team making the project a success!
TESSA Autism offer a peripatetic service, observing, assessing and working with children and young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder and SEN in mainstream schools, academies and colleges. You will be joining a small but highly regarded team of teachers and specialist support staff endeavouring to make a real difference.
The role will offer you an opportunity to work within a vibrant and changing environment and will provide opportunities for creative and innovative thinking, problem solving and action.
You will be great at working collaboratively, flexibly and with initiative!
Being highly focused on achieving ambitious outcomes for children and young people with autism and other SEN will be vital to your role.
As a specialist teacher you will
• Manage your own diary and case load effectively
• Travel between schools and colleges, home and designated bases or hubs most days
• Work closely with a range of professionals across education, health and social care as well as the voluntary sector
• Demonstrate considerable understanding of autism, language development, social communication difficulties
• Share your in-depth understanding of SEN and up to date pedagogy with schools and TESSA teams
• Confidently challenge, promote and support inclusive practices, enabling children and young people to be fully engaged in their learning and social development
• Utilise your excellent analytical and report writing skills
• Enhance other people’s knowledge and skills in relation to autism in all areas of your work
• Work collaboratively with the team to deliver interventions that make a difference
This Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
THESE POSTS ARE SUBJECT TO ENHANCED DBS DISCLOSURE
For an informal discussion please contact Elaine Charleston on elainecharleston@sthelens.gov.uk with your phone number and the best time for a return call, even during the summer holidays.
Please note we reserve the right to close the advert early should we receive a sufficient number of applications and encourage you to apply early, to avoid disappointment.
Thank you for your interest in working for us. If you are experiencing issues with applying online, you can contact a member of the team at Recruitment@sthelens.gov.uk and a form will be sent to you to complete.
St Helens Council is a Disability Confident Employer. This means that the Council guarantees an interview to disabled applicants who demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria for the job, as detailed on the Person Specification, and will, for qualifying disabled candidates, make reasonable adjustments within the interview/selection process.
Equality & Diversity
St Helens Council respects and values the individuality that every employee brings. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, who share our values, our commitment to inclusion, and who will help us on our journey to transform our organisation. Further information about Equality & Diversity at St Helens Council can be found here https://www.sthelens.gov.uk/equality
St Helens Council is a Disability Confident Employer. Disability Confident Employers lead the way in helping to take action that changes attitudes, behaviours, and cultures for the better.
NOLAN Principles of Conduct in Public Life.
All Council employees are required to abide by the ethical standards embodied by the 7 Nolan Principles: Selflessness, Integrity, Objectivity, Accountability, Openness, Honesty, and Leadership.
