Understanding of autism-specific strategies and emotional regulation practices.High expectations for pupil progress and achievements.Excellent communication, interpersonal and ICT skills.Commitment to safeguarding, equality and inclusion.
Desirable
- Experience in a special school or specialist provision.
- Familiarity with SCERTS, TEACCH, Zones of Regulation, or other autism specific approaches.
- Ability to manage complex dysregulation with empathy and resilience.
- Experience supporting and mentoring other staff.
Ormiston Queensmill Academy (OQA) is a purpose-built, well-established autism-specific school that provides high-quality education to a diverse cohort of autistic children and young people. We go beyond the traditional classroom, placing equal value on academic progress, social communication, and emotional regulation.
OQA is a fun place to work, where happiness and wellbeing is an absolute priority for both our young people and staff team. We offer a unique, low-arousal, autism-friendly environment, enhanced by a multidisciplinary team including Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and external professionals and we are looking for individuals who are flexible, empathetic, creative, resilient and eager to learn.
Why work for Ormiston Academies Trust?
Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach – they are our greatest asset.
We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, you can be sure of a role with purpose and meaning.
Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys…
- The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before – being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive
