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Specialist Autism Pathway Lead
M5- UPR3 TLR2b with 1 SEN point- £42,057 - £51,048 plus TLR2B £5,869 and SEN1 £2,787
Permanent-
Monday 8.45 – 4.30pm
Tuesday 8.45 – 3.45pm
Wednesday 8.45-3.45pm
Thursday 8.45-4.30pm
Friday 8.45 – 3.45pm

Required to start 1st September 2026. 

Durham Trinity School and Sports College is a very good and much sought after special school, with a very strong Ofsted report in March 2025.  Our ethos is about our pupils as individuals, understanding their needs and focussing on preparing them for their next steps in life, whilst understanding that staff wellbeing is at the heart of being able to deliver on that.

1 x experienced SEND teacher leading the Specialist Autism Pathway.
The Governors are seeking to appoint 1 highly experienced, motivated, and committed SEND Teacher who will lead one of our most complex pathways. The successful candidate will play a key role in leading a team of staff whilst providing a high standard of teaching for a class within the Specialist Pathway. The successful candidates will plan and deliver an individualised curriculum for our most complex pupils. 

There is 1 post:
31.5 hours per week Monday to Friday plus 5 INSET days

We are looking for someone who has:
• Experience teaching within Specialist Autism/ Autism Discrete classes in a Special School
• Experience of working as a team focusing on the School Improvement Plan to implement change
• Experience of successful raising pupil achievement
• Ability to account to stakeholders and hold others to account
• Ability to undertake self-evaluation and use pupil performance data to identify and set relevant targets
• Practical understanding of the range of behaviour and SEND pupils present, especially those attending in the Specialist Autism Pathway and the support/strategies/resources they require to meet their needs to access the curriculum.
• Knowledge of SEND strategies to support learning, behaviour and emotional development (e.g. Attention Autism, See & Learn, Total Communication Approach)
• To be able to quickly problem solve to support pupils and staffing across the pathway.
• Empathy for trauma and adversity children may encounter
• Has excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Understands confidentiality and safeguarding procedures

To understand the role and the pathway it is highly recommended interested candidates arrange a visit to the school with the Headteacher. Available dates for visits are during school time only: 9:45am on Friday 24th April, and 9:45am on Thursday 30th April. Please contact the school office to arrange a school visit.
 
Application forms and further details are attached and completed application forms should be returned to Durham Trinity School & Sports College, Dunholme Close, Aykley Heads, Durham, DH1 5WB.
 
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and, if successful, you will need to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure.
 
As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required.

Closing date for applications: 9.00am on Tuesday 5th May 2026
Interview Date: W/C 18th  May 2026
 
Durham Trinity School and Sports College
Dunholme Close, Aykley Heads, Durham, DH1 5WB

Tel: 01913864612
Email: Durhamtrinity@Durhamlearning.net

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Company: Durham County Council

Salary: £42,057 - £51,048 plus TLR2B £5,869 and SEN1 £2,787

Location: Durham, Durham

Sector: Education

Job Role: Teaching Assistant