SEN Teacher

Academics; Sutton Green; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics is recruiting a dedicated SEN Teacher for a large primary school in Sutton. The role starts October/November 2026 on a fixed-term contract with potential to become permanent, and sits on the MPS2-UPS3 Inner London pay scale.

You will lead intervention groups for children with ASD, collaborate with teachers and parents, and contribute to an enriched, tailored curriculum across the school under an experienced SENCO.

Qualifications

• Excellent working knowledge of the Primary curriculum and hands-on experience with children with ASD.
• SEN specialist training or additional training in ASD is advantageous but not essential.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to work with teachers and parents.

Responsibilities

• Lead intervention for groups of children with ASD across the school.
• Support teachers and parents to tailor and enrich the curriculum for children with additional needs.
• Work under guidance of an experienced SENCO and collaborate with therapists.

Skills

Communication skills

ASD experience

Primary curriculum knowledge

Team collaboration

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 Scale

Academics 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.

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