SEN Class Teacher - Primary Autism Specialist

Tradewind Recruitment; 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

SEN Class Teacher - Primary Autism Specialist

Camden, North London | Fixed-Term Contract | Key Stage 1 & 2

Are you an enthusiastic and dedicated SEN Teacher who believes every child deserves the opportunity to thrive, achieve and enjoy learning?

SANZA Teaching Agency is working in partnership with a highly regarded specialist school in Camden to recruit an outstanding SEN Class Teacher. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced teacher to join a supportive specialist setting, working with a small class of just 8 pupils aged 7-9 (Year 2-Year 4).

The school is looking for a passionate practitioner who understands Autism and knows how to create an engaging, structured and nurturing learning environment where every child can reach their potential.

The Role:

• 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.

What We're Looking For:

• 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.

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to work in a specialist setting where small class sizes allow you to really get to know your pupils, understand their individual needs and make a lasting difference to their development.

If you're an experienced SEN Teacher looking for a rewarding new challenge in Camden, we'd love to hear from you.