Early Years SEND Teacher

Philosophy Education; London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist primary school in Lambeth seeks a passionate Early Years Teacher to support pupils with Autism (ASD). This full-time role involves leading classes, creating engaging lessons, and collaborating with Learning Support Assistants. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Autism and be dedicated to fostering an inclusive learning environment.

Benefits

Regular training and professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in early childhood education, particularly with Autism.
• Ability to create a structured, consistent learning environment.
• Fostering a positive, inclusive atmosphere.

Responsibilities

• Lead a class of 6–8 pupils with Autism (ASD).
• Deliver structured, engaging, and differentiated lessons.
• Support individual needs of verbal and non-verbal learners.

Skills

Understanding of Autism

Communication strategies

Teaching strategies

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Tools

PECS

Attention Autism

Job description

Early Years Teacher Autism (ASD) Lambeth Paid to Scale Temp to Perm

We are working on behalf of a well-regarded specialist SEND primary school in Lambeth, which is seeking a passionate and experienced Early Years Teacher to join their team. This is a full-time position offered on a temp-to-perm contract, with pay in line with teacher pay scale.

The Role

As the Early Years Teacher, you will lead a class of 6–8 pupils, all of whom have a diagnosis of Autism (ASD). The class includes a mix of verbal and non-verbal learners, with two pupils able to read and write to a good standard. You will work alongside a skilled team of Learning Support Assistants to deliver structured, engaging, and differentiated lessons that meet the needs of all pupils.

The successful candidate will:
- Have a strong understanding of Autism and early childhood development
- Provide a structured, consistent learning environment with clear routines
- Use a range of communication and teaching strategies, including PECS and Attention Autism
- Foster a positive, inclusive atmosphere that supports each child’s individual needs

The School

This exceptional specialist primary school caters for pupils aged 2 to 11 with a range of complex needs, including Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), Autism (ASD), and complex medical conditions. The school offers a highly supportive and well-resourced environment, committed to helping pupils achieve their full potential. Staff benefit from access to regular training and professional development opportunities.

Key details:

- Location: Lambeth
- Contract: Temp to perm
- Pay: Paid to scale
- Start: September / ASAP

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply with an up-to-date CV.

Apply nowto become part of a forward-thinking school community making a genuine impact. For more information, contactRichard Danso at Philosophy Education ([e-mail]) or submit your CV today.

We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.