Job Introduction
Together we make a difference, develop and learn, and support each other. Every day with us is different, but our mission remains the same: To champion the rights, needs and ambitions of the people we support - they are at the heart of everything we do. We stand by them and we work together for change.
We believe that everyone deserves a chance to learn and space to thrive and that the right education can change lives. You’ll help break down barriers to education for young people, helping them learn and grow at their own pace.
Salary: Grade 4 – Starting Salary £43,150 per annum
Location: EBSA Team & Inscape House School, Cheadle, Stockport
Hours: 37.5
Make a Difference to Young People's Futures
Are you a passionate and resilient teacher looking for an opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of autistic children and young people?
The Together Trust is looking for an experienced and compassionate Teacher to join our dedicated team, working across our Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA) Team and Inscape House School. This is an exciting opportunity to support pupils whose anxiety has impacted their ability to access education, helping them rebuild confidence, develop resilience and successfully re-engage with learning.
Based at our Cheadle campus, you'll work both within our specialist EBSA provision and the main school, delivering personalised learning programmes that enable pupils to achieve positive educational and personal outcomes.
About Inscape House School
Inscape House School is a non-maintained specialist school for autistic children and young people aged 5–19 years. As part of the Together Trust, we've been providing outstanding care, education and support across the Northwest since 1870.
Our multidisciplinary approach brings together education, therapy and pastoral professionals to create an environment where every pupil can thrive.
About the Role
As a Teacher within our EBSA Team and Inscape House School, you will provide high-quality, personalised teaching for autistic pupils experiencing school-based anxiety and emotionally based school avoidance. Using trauma-informed, autism-informed and nurture-based approaches, you'll support pupils to build confidence, overcome barriers to learning and, where appropriate, successfully transition back into the main school environment.
Alongside outreach teaching, you'll also work within the wider teaching team at Inscape House School, delivering engaging and meaningful learning experiences tailored to individual needs.
Key Responsibilities
You'll:
- Deliver personalised teaching programmes for autistic pupils with anxiety, ADHD, SEMH and other additional needs.
- Plan and teach engaging lessons adapted to meet individual learning profiles.
- Deliver accredited qualifications where appropriate, including Entry Level, Functional Skills and GCSE programmes.
- Create safe, structured and sensory-considerate learning environments.
- Promote pupils' confidence, independence and emotional wellbeing through autism-informed practice.
- Work collaboratively with therapists, the EBSA team and wider school staff to support EHCP outcomes.
- Monitor pupil progress and adapt teaching to maximise achievement.
- Build strong, positive relationships with pupils, families and professionals.
Grade 4 Responsibilities
As a Grade 4 Teacher, you will also:
- Demonstrate an excellent track record of securing outstanding progress for autistic pupils.
- Lead and effectively deploy a team of Education Assistants.
- Plan and coordinate support staff to maximise pupil engagement and independence.
- Complete supervision, return-to-work meetings, professional development reviews, performance management and target setting for Education Assistants.
- Identify staff development needs and support continuous improvement.
- Promote high standards of professionalism, attendance and performance within the team.
About You
Essential
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
- A secondary subject specialism (where applicable).
- Evidence of recent relevant professional development.
- Experience teaching autistic children and young people.
- Experience supporting pupils with communication needs and associated conditions including ADHD, SEMH, school-based anxiety, sensory processing differences and learning difficulties.
- Experience successfully supporting pupils who display challenging behaviour or significant barriers to learning.
- Excellent knowledge of the National Curriculum and, where appropriate, Entry Level, Functional Skills and GCSE qualifications.
- Strong understanding of Autism Spectrum Condition and current evidence-based autism practice.
- Knowledge of autism-informed approaches including TEACCH, Attention Autism and SPELL
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Benefits
- Eligible for Teachers’ Pension Scheme and its associate Death In Service benefit
- Occupational sick pay and family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive leave.
- Reward and Discount platform offering discounts at high street shops, travel, insurances etc.
- Eligibility to apply for Blue Light card
- Proud to be a real living wage employer
- Refer a friend scheme, be rewarded for recommending a friend to work with us
- Comprehensive training and development opportunities, including apprenticeship qualifications
- Long service awards including cash gifts and extra holiday.
- Promotion of Wellbeing across the organisation including Mental Health First Aiders offering wellbeing support from trained colleague and free weekly yoga session in person or online
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for you and adults at your home
Applications are very welcome from all regardless of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, race, sex, sexual orientation, trans status or socio-economic background. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments for disabled people. We positively encourage applications from those with lived experience.
If there is any part of your lived experience you want to keep confidential in some way please talk to the Recruitment or HR shared service teams and we will do what we can to support you
The Together Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support and expects all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This role will expire 31st August
Safeguarding checks will be undertaken for the successful candidate in line with our safer recruitment policy, including an Enhanced DBS check (at no cost to yourself).
This role will involve regulated activity, and is also exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 Rehabilitation of Offenders Act
This role will involve regulated activity.
