Autism SEND teacher (KS2)

Teaching Vacancies; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Netley Primary School, including Woodlands (Centre for Autism), is seeking an inspiring teacher to join our dedicated staff in a specialist autism classroom for KS1/KS2, with a small class of 8 pupils. You will tailor learning to the individual child and work with a supportive team of Child Support Assistants.

Our campus is committed to inclusion, social mobility, and high aspirations for every child, backed by strong safeguarding and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Inspiring, passionate teacher to join a dedicated staff in a specialist autism setting.
• Experience or willingness to work within autism pedagogy and small-class environments.
• Ability to tailor learning to the individual child in an autism-focused KS1/KS2 classroom.

Responsibilities

• Teach a small, focused class of 8 KS1/KS2 children in our Autism unit.
• Collaborate with Child Support Assistants to maintain excellent adult-to-pupil ratios.
• Contribute to safeguarding and participate in ongoing professional development.

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an inspiring, passionate teacher to join the happy, dedicated, and hardworking staff at Netley Primary School which also includes Woodlands (Centre for Autism). This is a perfect opportunity to gain premier experience in a renowned specialist setting. We welcome outstanding applicants from across the entire primary range. This role is in our Autism class of 8 KS1/KS2 children.

High-Impact Teaching in a Specialist Environment

This is an exceptional opportunity to teach within our specialised Autism classrooms. If you are looking for a role where you can truly tailor learning to the individual child, this position offers the ideal environment. You will teach a small, focused class of children, backed by a fantastic, dedicated team of Child Support Assistants, ensuring excellent adult-to-pupil ratios.

Our Campus and Community

Netley Campus is a vibrant, inclusive, and culturally rich learning hub. Our campus uniquely brings together our mainstream primary school, the Woodlands Autism unit, Acorns (our specialised provision for two-year-olds), and a separate school on site; Robson House PRU. We are a large, wonderfully diverse school driven by a fierce commitment to inclusion and equity. Located in the Regents Park estate, our school serves a community facing some of the highest socio-economic challenges in England. We view this as our proudest purpose: our staff are deeply committed to driving social mobility, happiness, and high aspirations for every single child.

What the school offers its staff

Unrivaled Professional Development (CPD)

Based within our Autism classrooms, you will benefit from an excellent support ecosystem. Line management, bespoke coaching, professional networking, and outreach support will be directly provided by the specialist Woodlands leadership team. Whether you are an experienced SEND practitioner or a mainstream teacher looking to master expertise in autism pedagogy, the professional growth offered in this role is unmatched.

The majority of our staff, across campus, stay for 5-15 years due to the supportive environment and school ethos and values.

Commitment to safeguarding

Netley Primary School is uncompromising in its commitment to safeguarding and we expect every member of our school community to share this unwavering dedication and to maintain the highest standards of vigilance at all times. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced (DBS) check, and comprehensive pre-employment vetting, including satisfactory professional references. We foster a proactive, vigilant, and transparent safeguarding ethos that continues throughout your employment at Netley. This includes regular, high-quality training, clear reporting frameworks, and continuous professional support to ensure a safe environment for all. Netley Primary School is a proud equal opportunities employer.