Specialist Teacher to lead proposed Autism Resourced Provision (ASC)

• Closing Date: Thursday 15th May 2025 – 12 noon
• Interview Date(s):  Wednesday 21st May 2025
• Job Start Date: 03 September 2025
• Contract/Hours: Permanent
• Key Stage: Primary
• Salary Type: Main Pay Range/ Upper Pay Range
• Location of Role: Newtown C of E Primary School
• Contact e-mail address: adminoffice@newtown.hants.sch.uk

Job/Person Summary

Newtown C of E Primary: Growing Minds, Shaping Futures

Newtown C of E Primary School are seeking to appoint knowledgeable and enthusiastic SEN Lead Teacher to work within our proposed Resource Provision (RP) for pupils with Autism and Speech, Language & Communication needs. You will lead the provision for 8-10 pupils who have a range of identified special educational needs – these pupils will require some specialist interventions and also support accessing the mainstream curriculum and classes. The resourced provision team will also be supported by learning support assistants.  We are a school that is continually moving forward, securing high standards and excellent rates of progress for all our children.

We are looking for skilled teacher with:

• Proven skills of teaching pupils with special educational needs and of delivering a personalised curriculum either in special school or mainstream
• Understanding of teaching EYFS, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 children with some successful abilities in coordinating and managing staff
• Knowledge of, or skills in using specialist communication systems e.g. Makaton, PECs etc
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for dealing with children, staff and parents
• A commitment and passion for inclusive education along with the ability to use multiple strategies to maximise achievement and effectively manage a variety of challenging behaviours

• Are you are an ambitious teacher with a clear personal philosophy on education throughout the Primary Stage?
• Do you have a wealth of ideas and good subject knowledge and now seek the setting in which they can make a real impact?
• Are you committed to the highest standards of teaching and learning?
• Are you an outstanding practitioner who is keen to play an instrumental role in the continuing and accelerated improvement of our school?
• Do you believe strongly in providing a quality education to all children and wish to be part of a forward thinking, ambitious school?
• Can you successfully lead a subject and offer guidance to teachers throughout the primary phase?
• Do you have the drive and ambition to further your career?

If yes, then we would be delighted to receive your application for this role.

Seen by Ofsted as a GOOD school, we are eager to quickly progress further and you, as the ideal candidate, will be instrumental in this. Our children demand a charismatic, caring and innovative teacher with a genuine interest in providing a high quality education to all. In addition, we are a GOOD church school (SIAMS 2019), winner of best school 2018 (The News We Can Do It Awards) and we also achieved Outstandingly Happy School Status (2018).

We can offer:

• The opportunity to grow professionally within a positive and supportive team
• A strong, caring ethos
• Children who are eager to learn, who are proud of their school
• Bespoke leadership training for the exceptional candidate
• PPA with your year partner
• SEN allowance would be considered

Our children are highly engaged, keen to learn, enjoy all aspects of school life, are well-mannered and considerate of others. The staff team are positive and dedicated to the learning and welfare of the pupils. Parents and governors are fully supportive and engaged with the school.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Application Procedure

Tours with the Headteacher are strongly recommended. Please contact the school office if you would like a candidate tour. For further details, an application pack or to book a visit, please contact the school office, on 02392 584048. Alternatively please email adminoffice@newtown.hants.sch.uk

Newtown CE Primary 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 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.

Learning Support Assistant

•    Closing Date:       Thursday 24th April 12 noon
•    Interview Date:    2nd May 2025
•    Job Start Date:     TBC 
•    Contract:              Fixed term for 1 academic year, until 31 August 2026, pending a review of the school staffing requirements
•    Salary Type:        Support Staff 
•    Salary Details:     Grade B  -  (£24,027 FTE) 
•    Hours of Work:    31.00 hours per week, Monday to Friday (39 weeks)
•    Location of Role: Newtown C of E Primary School 
•    Contact e-mail address: adminoffice@newtown.hants.sch.uk 

Newtown C of E Primary School is seeking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant with an Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC) background, to work among our talented, caring, dynamic and highly motivated staff team. We are a school that is rapidly moving forward, securing high standards and excellent rates of progress for all our children.

We believe that every child should be given every opportunity to achieve their potential and make progress in every area of school life. 
We are committed to collaborative working to provide positive learning experiences for all our pupils. Applicants must have recent and relevant qualifications. The preferred candidate will also have some or all of the following desirable qualities:

• Experience of working with children in a school setting
• Experience of working with a child or children with Autism, additional SEMH needs or SEND
• Experience of working in various year groups across the primary phase, especially in early years.
• Has GCSE English and/or Maths at grade C or above, or the equivalent
• Experience of liaising with parents or carers of children
• Ability to use PECCS, Makaton or alternative methods of communication with young people

Please apply for the above position if you:
•    Enjoy working with primary-age children in a patient, positive manner and have a positive, can-do attitude
•    Are prepared to be accountable for the provision and progress of the child/children in conjunction with the class teachers and Inclusion Leader.
•    Are a team player who remains calm when things do not always go to plan
•    Are an excellent communicator who will work with a range of professionals and support both the child/children and the parents implementing programmes devised to meet the needs of the child/children.
•    Are flexible, practical, creative and can adapt the curriculum to suit the needs and abilities of the individual child. 
•    Have experience of liaising with outside agencies regarding the needs and progress of the child/children. 

Applicants should note that holidays and medical appointments cannot be taken in term-time or during working hours. Previous applicants need not apply.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Application Procedure:
Visits to the school will be warmly welcomed. For further details, an application pack or to book a visit, please contact the school office, on 02392 584048. Alternatively please email adminoffice@newtown.hants.sch.uk
 

Learning Support Assistant – Early Years

• Closing Date:               Thursday 24^th April at 12 noon
• Interview Date:             2^nd May 2025
• Job Start Date:            TBC
• Contract:                      Fixed term for 1 academic year, pending a review of the school staffing requirements
• Salary Type:                 Support Staff
• Salary Details:             Grade B  -  (£24,027 FTE)
• Hours of Work:            31.00 hours per week, Monday to Friday (39 weeks)
• Location of Role:        Newtown C of E Primary School
• Contact e-mail address: adminoffice@newtown.hants.sch.uk

Newtown C of E Primary School is seeking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant with an Early Years background, to work among our talented, caring, dynamic and highly motivated staff team. We are a school that is rapidly moving forward, securing high standards and excellent rates of progress for all our children.

We believe that every child should be given every opportunity to achieve their potential and make progress in every area of school life.

We are committed to collaborative working to provide positive learning experiences for all our pupils. Applicants must have recent and relevant qualifications. The preferred candidate will also have some or all of the following desirable qualities:

• Experience of working with children in a school setting
• Experience of working with a child or children with additional SEMH needs or SEND
• Experience of working in various year groups across the primary phase, including early years.
• Has GCSE English and/or Maths at grade C or above

Please apply for the above position if you:

• Enjoy working with primary-age children in a patient, positive manner and have a positive, can-do attitude
• Are prepared to be accountable for the provision and progress of the child/children in conjunction with the class teachers and Inclusion Leader.
• Are a team player who remains calm when things do not always go to plan
• Are an excellent communicator who will work with a range of professionals and support both the child/children and the parents implementing programmes devised to meet the needs of the child/children.
• Are flexible, practical, creative and can adapt the curriculum to suit the needs and abilities of the individual child.
• Have experience of liaising with outside agencies regarding the needs and progress of the child/children.

Applicants should note that holidays and medical appointments cannot be taken in term-time or during working hours. Previous applicants need not apply.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Application Procedure:

Visits to the school will be warmly welcomed. For further details, an application pack or to book a visit, please contact the school office, on 02392 584048. Alternatively please email adminoffice@newtown.hants.sch.uk

Newtown Church Of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary 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 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.

Please note, we welcome teaching applications at anytime.

Please also visit the hants.gov.uk vacancies page for any future vacancies.