SEN Teacher (Primary ASD Base), EdEx – Education Recruitment

Guardian Jobs; Sorell; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Guardian Jobs is seeking a SEN Teacher for an ASD Base in Lewisham starting September 2026. You will teach a mixed-ability class of 5-8 students with TEACCH-supported plans in a dedicated ASD base setting.

The role is full-time and permanent, located in Lewisham, London, within an inner-London payscale framework and SEN points. Suitable candidates include qualified teachers with UK QTS and experienced SEN practitioners.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher with UK QTS.
• Experienced HLTA's/Unqualified SEN Teachers welcomed to apply.
• Experience with SEN, either mainstream or in a provision/school.
• Confident, creative, upbeat and cheery.
• Confident in behaviour management (although there is no need to restrain or deal with physical behavioural needs).

Responsibilities

• Teaching a mixed-ability class of students, 5-8 per class in the ASD Base.
• Work under TEACCH principles with TA support.

Skills

QTS

SEN experience

Behaviour management

Creativity

Cheerful demeanor

Education

UK QTS

Job description

SEN Teacher (Primary ASD Base) - Lewisham - September 2026

A mainstream primary school with an ASD Base are searching for a SEN Teacher to take one of their two classes in the base. The ASD base caters to 18 children in total, ranging from Reception to Year 6 age. Classes are loosely split by age/ability, with children spending time in and out of their mainstream classroom dependent on ability. For some children, they may leave the school for a SEN School, whereas others may stay for the duration of primary school until leaving in Year 6. Parents are very happy and complimentary of the education their children receive, which includes access to a sensory room, soft play room, outdoor learning garden and a therapy/quiet room. The Assistant Headteacher for Inclusion line manages the base, supporting both class teachers and LSA's, ensuring there is good communication and support in place amongst mainstream class teachers, parents and staff in the base. As a SEN Teacher at the ASD Base you will be semi-individualised learning plans, supported by the TA's according to the TEACCH principles. Suitable candidates for this SEN Teacher position will have primary teaching experience, either mainstream or SEN.

JOB DETAILS

• SEN Teacher (ASD Base)


• Teaching a mixed-ability class of students, 5-8 per class


• Full time, permanent contract


• Inner London Payscale + SEN Point (£2679 per annum)


• September 2026 start


• Located in Lewisham, West London

CANDIDATE SPEC

• Qualified Teacher with UK QTS


• Experienced HLTA's/Unqualified SEN Teachers welcomed to apply


• Experience with SEN, either mainstream or in a provision/school


• Confident, creative, upbeat and cheery


• Confident in behaviour management (although there is no need to restrain or deal with physical behavioural needs)