Autism Specialist SEN Teacher – Primary (KS1-2), Small Class

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

SANZA Teaching Agency, partnering with a specialist Camden school, is seeking an exceptional SEN Class Teacher to lead a small primary class of 8 pupils aged 7–9 (Year 2–4) with autism. The role is fixed-term and focuses on creating a structured, nurturing environment where every child can thrive and make meaningful progress.

You will plan and deliver highly differentiated lessons, develop communication, social interaction and independence skills, and use specialist methods such as Makaton and

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Strong experience teaching children with Autism and complex additional needs.
• A good understanding of communication strategies and alternative communication systems.
• A creative approach to planning and delivering engaging lessons.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A genuine passion for helping children overcome barriers to learning.

Responsibilities

• Lead teaching and learning for a small class of 8 pupils with additional needs.
• Plan and deliver creative, exciting and highly differentiated lessons.
• Develop communication, social interaction and independence skills.
• Use specialist communication approaches, including Makaton and aided language boards.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues.
• Create a safe, stimulating and inclusive classroom environment.

Skills

QTS

Autism experience

Communication strategies

Creative lesson planning

Relationship-building

Job description

SANZA Teaching Agency, partnering with a specialist Camden school, is seeking an exceptional SEN Class Teacher to lead a small primary class of 8 pupils aged 7–9 (Year 2–4) with autism. The role is fixed-term and focuses on creating a structured, nurturing environment where every child can thrive and make meaningful progress.

You will plan and deliver highly differentiated lessons, develop communication, social interaction and independence skills, and use specialist methods such as Makaton and