Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Resource Base Teacher - Permanent - Granard Primary School

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mainstream Primary School is seeking an ASD Resource Base Teacher from September 2025 to lead a class of SEN/ASD children. The position promises a supportive environment, professional development opportunities, and a commitment to inclusive education. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and experience in teaching ASD children, with a focus on motivating and inspiring students.

Benefits

Excellent CPD opportunities

Supportive leadership team

Manageable workloads

Qualifications

• Experience working with ASD children in specialist settings.
• Commitment to further training in SEN/ASD.
• Ability to manage emotional needs of children.

Responsibilities

• Lead a class of SEN/ASD children.
• Support personalized learning programs for integration.
• Foster an inclusive school ethos.

Skills

Understanding of special needs

Ability to inspire and motivate children

Excellent spoken and written language skills

Education

SEN/ASD qualifications

Job description

Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Resource Base Teacher - Permanent - Granard Primary School

About Us

Full time / Permanent

Required September 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join ASD Resource Base within our inclusive mainstream Primary School.

Our Base opened in September 2022. From September 2025 we will be increasing our intake from 49 to up to 65 children. You will be responsible for leading a class of SEN/ASD children.

The successful practitioner needs to have knowledge, skills and experience of teaching pupils with ASD in the primary phase, ideally in a specialist Base or provision.

We believe our school motto sums up our vision: Growing together; Achieving together.

For the right candidate, we can offer:

· A dedicated Leadership Team and a supportive, professional environment

· Excellent CPD opportunities to develop you professionally and many varied opportunities to foster your passions and talents

· Manageable workloads and achievable deadlines.

We are looking for a candidate who:

· Has additional SEN/ASD qualifications or a commitment to undertake such training

· Has experience of working effectively with children with ASD, ideally in a Base or specialist setting

· Can work effectively with children who have emotional needs

· Has a good understanding of special needs children and how to inspire and motivate them

· Has excellent spoken and written language skills and is able to challenge, inspire and motivate others

· Has high expectations and is dedicated in enabling children to fulfil their full potential

· Supports and promotes the inclusive ethos of the school through the development of a personalised learning programme and the integration of pupils into mainstream, where appropriate.

If you are interested in joining our dedicated, friendly, supportive and highly motivated team, to help us to build upon our continuing success with the opening of an ASD Resource Base at Granard, please contact the school office.

Visits to the school are strongly recommended. To arrange a visit or for further information please contact Mr Wheeler (Deputy Head) on 020 8788 3606.

An information pack, including a Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below .

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.