£180 per day | 40 hours per week | Free CPD-accredited training provided | Swadlincote | September Start
Do you have a calm, structured teaching style and the confidence to engage pupils with autism and communication needs?
Are you motivated by helping young people access learning through practical, adapted, and engaging approaches?
Aspira Education are recruiting a confident and adaptable Food Technology Teacher / Instructor to work within a specialist secondary setting supporting pupils aged 11–16 with autism and associated social communication, sensory, and emotional regulation needs.
This is a highly supportive environment with small classes and strong classroom support, where consistency, patience, and clear routines are key to success.
Hours
37 hours per week
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: 8.10am – 3.50pm
Thursday: 8.10am – 4.20pm
Friday: 8.10am – 3.40pm
About the Role
As a Food Technology Teacher / Instructor, you will:
- Deliver engaging and adapted lessons across KS3–KS4 within small class groups
- Differentiate learning for pupils with ASD, anxiety, and communication needs
- Use practical and structured approaches to support engagement and understanding
- Create a calm, predictable classroom with consistent routines and expectations
- Use clear behaviour management and de-escalation strategies
- Work closely with TAs and therapeutic staff to support whole-child development
About the School
This is a PRU in Swadlincote supporting pupils aged 5–16 with autism, ADHD and associated needs such as SEMH.
The school focuses on developing social communication, emotional regulation, and independence skills to help pupils overcome barriers to learning and prepare for further education or employment.
What We’re Looking For
We welcome applicants who:
- Have QTS (preferred but not essential)
- Or have strong classroom experience as an unqualified teacher, instructor, or cover supervisor within a similar setting
- Have experience supporting SEN, ASD, or SEMH pupils (desirable)
- Can remain calm, patient, and consistent under pressure
- Build rapport quickly while maintaining clear boundaries
- Are confident adapting lessons to meet individual needs
Presence, structure, and adaptability matter most in this setting.
All Applicants Must Have
- The right to work in the UK
- An Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)
- Two recent references
- A willingness to complete safeguarding training with Aspira
- Ability to start ASAP
What You’ll Get
- Weekly pay
- Free CPD-accredited training via Aspira Training Academy
- Coaching in behaviour management and trauma-informed practice
- Ongoing support from an experienced education team
Safeguarding Commitment
Aspira Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
All candidates must be willing to undergo safeguarding and background checks, including an Enhanced DBS.
Apply Now
To apply or ask any questions, email [email protected] with your CV.
We aim to respond within 24 hours. Please include the job reference when applying.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to £180.00 per day
Benefits:
Application question(s):
- Have you worked in a SEND provision before or have experience with children who have educational needs? YES/NO
- Are you able to start in September and can you interview before hand? YES/NO
Licence/Certification:
- Child DBS (Within 12 months) (required)
Work Location: On the road
