Autism Outreach Teacher - Leader Valley Enhanced Provision at Earlston

Job Details

Grade: CS 0-5

Salary: £33,594 - £50,589 per annum

Hours: 23.1

Contract Duration: Permanent

Teachers applying for permanent posts should be fully registered with the General Teaching Council Scotland.

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Role Purpose

To teach pupils who are on the autism spectrum through outreach support delivered in their base school or in the community. To work within Leader Valley Team to support class teachers and school managers in the provision of effective teaching and learning for pupils on the autism spectrum and in addition to work in tandem with colleagues, parents and other agencies to provide a high quality education for pupils on the autism spectrum.

Essential

• Primary or Secondary teaching qualification along with evidence of continuing professional development • Full Registration with the General Teaching Council Scotland

A current driving licence and use of a vehicle is an essential requirement of this post. * If you have a disability which precludes you from holding a drivers licence, Scottish Borders Council will take into account its responsibility to make reasonable adjustments to allow for your disability. Should it be possible to make such an adjustment in order that you can undertake the travel responsibilities of the post, this will be taken into account in consideration for this role.

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be made to Claire Ogilvie by telephone on 01835825234 or by email at Claire.Ogilvie@scotborders.gov.uk.


Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.