English Teacher (GCSE & Functional Skills) - Autism Specialist Setting Location: Warwickshire Pay: Competitive, dependent on experience Hours: Full-Time Contract: Ongoing Position Start Date: Immediate A specialist education provider is seeking a dedicated and compassionate English Teacher to support autistic young people aged 16-21 within a highly supportive and student-centred learning environment. This rewarding role involves teaching GCSE English and Functional Skills English to small groups of learners, typically consisting of just 3-5 students. Many of the young people experience significant anxiety around education and may have had challenging experiences in previous educational settings. As a result, the successful candidate will need a strong understanding of autism, be flexible in their approach, and be committed to building positive relationships that encourage engagement, confidence, and educational success. The provision offers a personalised approach to education, ensuring that each autistic learner is supported to achieve their individual goals within a nurturing, understanding, and autism-friendly environment. The Role • Deliver GCSE English and Functional Skills English to autistic young people aged 16-21 • Plan and adapt lessons to meet individual learning styles, needs, and outcomes • Create a positive, engaging, and autism-friendly learning environment • Support learners who experience anxiety and barriers to education • Build trusting relationships that promote confidence, wellbeing, and self-esteem • Use flexible teaching approaches to support engagement and achievement • Monitor progress and contribute to individual learning plans • Work collaboratively with colleagues, families, and external professionals • Encourage independence, communication skills, and personal development • Support learners to achieve academic, vocational, and personal goals What We're Looking For • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent teaching qualification • Experience teaching GCSE English and/or Functional Skills English • Experience working with autistic young people and a good understanding of autism and neurodiversity • Experience within SEND, specialist education, alternative provision, or similar settings is desirable • An understanding of the impact anxiety can have on learning and engagement • The ability to adapt teaching strategies to meet individual learner needs • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills • A compassionate, patient, and person-centred approach • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one) • Availability to start immediately and commit to a long-term placement Why Join Axcis? • Opportunity to work within a specialist autism provision dedicated to supporting young people aged 16-21 • Small class sizes of just 3-5 learners, allowing for meaningful and personalised teaching • Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement • Free CPD and safeguarding training • Long-term, ongoing opportunity with potential for permanent employment • The chance to make a genuine difference in the lives of autistic young people preparing for adulthood Apply Today This role would suit experienced English Teachers, SEND Teachers, Autism Specialist Teachers, Functional Skills Tutors, Alternative Provision Teachers, SEN Teachers, and Post-16 Education Practitioners looking to make a meaningful impact within a specialist autism setting. If you are passionate about teaching English and supporting autistic young people to overcome barriers to learning, develop confidence, and achieve their full potential, we'd love to hear from you.<br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Adam Birt on 0121 827 2030 l Ext: 6374.<br /><br />If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, <strong>don&#39;t forget that we offer &pound;50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.</strong> For more details, contact your local Axcis office.<br /><br /><em>This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.<br /><br />The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).<br /><br />If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.<br /><br />You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.<br /><br />Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.</em><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><a href="/job-page-disclaimer">View the disclaimer</a></span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><strong>Contact: </strong></span><strong> Adam Birt&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0121 827 2030 l Ext: 6374</strong></strong>