SEN Teacher

Academics; Sutton; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics is seeking an experienced SEN Teacher for a 2-form entry primary school in Sutton. The role starts October/November 2026 on a fixed-term contract with potential to become permanent.

You will lead intervention groups for pupils with ASD, delivering an enriched, inclusive primary curriculum and supporting teachers, pupils, and their parents. You will need QTS and strong communication skills; a SEN specialism or ASD training is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching pupils with ASD.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
• Strong knowledge of the primary curriculum.
• SEN experience or ASD training is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead intervention groups for children with ASD.
• Support teachers, pupils and parents to tailor the curriculum.
• Deliver an enriched and inclusive primary curriculum across the school.
• Collaborate with the SENCO and visiting therapists.

Skills

SEN teaching

QTS

Communication skills

Curriculum knowledge

Education

QTS

Job description

Are you an experienced SEN Teacher?

Are you looking for new role in the borough of Sutton?

Do you have experience working with Primary age children with ASD?

October / November 2026 start

Fixed term contract with options to become permanent

Borough of Sutton

2 Form Entry Primary School

SEN Teacher Role

MPS2 - UPS3 Inner London Pay ScaleAcademics are currently working with this large success full Primary school in Sutton who have now received extra funding to support their SEN students with a full time SEN Teacher. This new post at the school will see the successful SEN Teacher leading on intervention for groups of children across the school with ASD. The school has a high percentage of children with additional needs and this new role will support children, teachers and the children's parents and carers to ensure children with additional needs get a more tailored and enriched curriculum that meets their needs.

The successful SEN Teacher will have an excellent working knowledge of Primary curriculum and hands on relevant working with children with ASD. A SEN specialism or additional training in this area would be advantageous but not essential. You will need to have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal to be able to work effectively with teachers across the school and the children's parent and carers.

Inside the school you will find a well-resourced classroom and a friendly hardworking team that pull together to make sure their children get the best Primary school experience. You will be mentored but a very experienced SENCO and supported by visiting therapists.

This is a brilliant opportunity for a diligent and hardworking Special Education Needs teacher to make a real impact for local children in a very supportive and friendly school environment. There is room for this role to grow for an ambitious teacher who is would like to take on more responsibility.

Interviews will be arranged for October with the successful SEN teacher joining the team after October half term or sooner if you are available. It is essential you have QTS to be considered for this role.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy