Primary Teacher – Special Resourced Provision for Autism

South Grove; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Collaborative team

Job summary

South Grove Primary School in Greater London is seeking a Qualified Primary Teacher to lead our Special Resources Provision (SRP) for Autism. You will design personalised curricula and collaborate with families, therapists and support staff to help pupils with ASD and complex communication needs thrive.

The role focuses on inclusion, staff training in autism practice, and creating an autism-friendly environment using PECS and AAC.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) required.
• Experience supporting children with autism and communication needs.
• Strong understanding of EHCPs and differentiated planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead SRP and deliver a highly personalised curriculum using autism strategies.
• Collaborate with families, therapists and support staff to support each pupil.
• Promote inclusion across the school and lead staff training in autism practice.
• Support pupils with EHCPs and gradually enable mainstream access when appropriate.

Skills

QTS

ASD experience

EHCPs knowledge

Differentiated lessons

Communication with families

Job description

Primary Teacher – Special Resourced Provision for Autism

Dates: Apply by 12PM Monday 23rd November 2026

Job start : January 2027

Contract Type : Part Time – Fixed term Contract Fixed 31.03.27

Visit Dates:

Wednesday 18 th November

Short-Listing: Monday 23 rdNovember 2026

Interviews: Wednesday2nd December 2026

Overview

Are you passionate about making a real difference for children with autism and complex communication needs? South Grove Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Primary Teacher to join our Special Resourced Provision (SRP) for Autism,

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About the Role: You’ll play a key role in leading our experienced SRP team, planning and delivering a highly personalised curriculum using autism-specific strategies and communication systems such as PECS and AAC. You’ll work closely with families, therapists, and support staff to ensure every child thrives—personally, socially, and academically. The role also involves supporting inclusion within the wider school and leading on staff training in autism practice.

We are looking to appoint a passionate, resilient, and highly skilled Teacher to lead and develop our Special Resourced Provision (SRP).

In this role, you will be responsible for a dedicated cohort of pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)—primarily supporting children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN). You will design and deliver a highly personalised, inclusive curriculum that enables pupils to thrive within the specialist base while gradually supporting them to access mainstream classes where appropriate.

What We Offer:

• A stable, supportive staff team committed to collaborative working and high-quality teaching and learning
• Meaningful, relevant CPD tailored to your needs and career progression
• Staff peer working groups to trial and introduce new initiatives, focused on a balanced workload
• A highly inclusive school where children are valued, supportive of each other, and actively contribute to school life
• Strong focus on both wellbeing and academic achievement for every child
• An experienced and dedicated group of Teaching Assistants within the SRP

What we are looking for:

• Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience: Proven experience supporting children with complex special needs, especially those with ASD, and communication needs within a mainstream or special school setting
• Knowledge: Strong practical understanding of EHCPs, differentiated lesson planning, the EYFS Curriculum and sensory-friendly learning environments, Ideally within an EYFS or special school experience setting
• Disposition: Empathy, patience, a calm approach to behaviour-as-communication, and a firm belief that every child can achieve.
• Committed to inclusion and continuous professional development

South Grove Primary School is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We’ll consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage, or civil partnership.

We look forward to welcoming applicants who share our commitment to inclusive education and making a genuine impact in our children’s lives.