ASD Teacher - Specialist Setting

Full-time | Term-Time Only | September Start £32,916 - £51,048 (depending on experience)

Location: Cheltenham

Are you a passionate, nurturing and highly motivated teacher with a strong interest in Autism (ASD), looking to make a meaningful impact in specialist education? A forward-thinking and high-achieving specialist school in Cheltenham is seeking a dedicated ASD Teacher to join their exceptional team.

This ASD Teacher opportunity is based within a well-established and highly regarded autism provision in Cheltenham, specifically designed to support pupils with ASD. The setting provides a structured, low-arousal and highly supportive environment, using evidence-based, autism-specific approaches to help pupils thrive both academically and socially.

The Role: ASD Teacher - Specialist Setting

As an ASD Teacher - Specialist Setting in Cheltenham, you will:

• Lead a class of pupils with ASD, supporting a range of communication and sensory needs
• Deliver highly structured, predictable and differentiated lessons tailored to individual EHCPs
• Implement autism-specific strategies such as TEACCH, visual timetables, PECS and structured teaching approaches
• Support pupils with communication, social interaction, emotional regulation and sensory processing
• Create a low-arousal, consistent and safe learning environment that reduces anxiety and supports engagement
• Work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team, including speech and language therapists, occupational therapists and pastoral staff in Cheltenham

Why Apply for this ASD Teacher - Specialist Setting role?

• Join a specialist ASD provision in Cheltenham with a strong focus on autism best practice
• Access high-quality CPD in autism-specific strategies, communication methods and sensory integration
• Work in a structured, supportive and nurturing environment designed specifically for pupils with ASD
• Be part of a collaborative, experienced and forward-thinking team
• Develop expertise in autism education, behaviour support and therapeutic approaches
• Make a meaningful impact supporting pupils with ASD to build confidence, independence and life skills in Cheltenham

Ideal Candidate - ASD Teacher - Specialist Setting

We are looking for an ASD Teacher in Cheltenham who is:

• Qualified with QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)
• Experienced working with ASD, SLD, PMLD or ASC (or strong SEN placement experience for ECTs)
• Patient, resilient, empathetic and adaptable
• Confident supporting personal care and working alongside medical professionals
• Knowledgeable in sensory strategies, communication methods (PECS, Makaton, etc.)
• Passionate about inclusive education and continuous professional development

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and make a meaningful difference as an ASD Teacher - Specialist Setting in Cheltenham, apply now by submitting your CV to this advert.

ASD Teacher - Specialist Setting