Job Introduction
Teacher
Resourced Provision for Children with
Autism
Main Scale / Upper Pay Scale (£32,916 to £51,048) & SEN TLR (£2,787)
‘Fair Oak Infant School is an inclusive school,’ Ofsted 2025, committed to ensuring every child thrives.
This September, we are opening a brand-new resourced provision for children with autism, and we are looking for a passionate, skilled, and dedicated teacher to join us at this exciting stage. This is a rare opportunity to shape provision from the very beginning, working closely with our SENCo to build an environment where children feel safe, supported, and inspired to learn.
This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on the lives of children with autism and to contribute to the growth through an innovative and supportive provision. If you have experience of working with children with autism and can demonstrate positive outcomes for learners, we would love to hear from you.
We’re looking for someone who:
· is passionate, positive and has a can do attitude
· is a great teacher with initiative, creativity and strong collaborative skills to help our children thrive
· has proven experience supporting children with autistic needs,
· promotes a love of learning and creates excitement about coming to school every day
· can support, develop and model high quality inclusive provision and practice for children with autism across the whole school
· works effectively with others, builds strong relationships and brings a good sense of humour to their work
· contributes actively to the wider life of school and its community
· is committed to inclusion and holds high expectations for all learners
· can demonstrate successful implementation of individual learning plan and supportive strategies
· has strong knowledge of SEND Code of Practice and the graduated approach.
· can work in partnership with parents and other professionals.
What we offer:
· a unique opportunity to help establish and shape a new provision for children with autism
· the chance to develop and deliver a curriculum that prepares children for their future
· involvement in all aspects of setting up our resourced provision
· the opportunity to grow professionally within a supportive and inclusive school
· a strong and committed network of colleagues.
· ongoing professional development opportunities.
· opportunities to network with staff from other resourced provisions across the local authority.
We reserve the right to invite candidates to interview before the closing date, so early
applications are encouraged.
Application Information:
We actively encourage visits to the school from interested applicants. One can be made by completing this form. If you wish to discuss the role further, please contact Ian Peach i.peach@fairoak-inf.hants.sch.uk or call the school office on 023 8069 2207
Safer Recruitment Information:
Fair Oak Infant School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks, along with other relevant employment checks.
Closing Date: Monday 27th April (noon)
Start date: 1st September 2026, although it is hoped the successful candidate will be able to spend several days during the summer term within school, being involved in the setting up of the provision.
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
