SEN Teacher (ASD)

Teach Plus Limited; Dover; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Teach Plus Limited in Tower Hamlets is recruiting a dedicated SEN Teacher to lead a specialist ASD class of 10 pupils, starting January 2027. You will deliver structured, personalised learning in a nurturing environment.

The role requires autism-friendly approaches, consistent routines, and collaboration with Teaching Assistants and families to support each pupil's development. A supportive school team, opportunities to adapt lessons, and a commitment to inclusive education are offered.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or recognised UK teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching pupils with ASD or other additional needs desirable.
• Understanding of autism-friendly teaching approaches and differentiation.
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Patient, organised and nurturing approach.
• Able to work effectively with Teaching Assistants and other professionals.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver personalised lessons suited to pupils with ASD.
• Adapt activities to meet individual learning and developmental needs.
• Use visual timetables, structured routines and communication strategies where appropriate.
• Promote communication, interaction, independence and social development.
• Establish a calm, predictable and positive learning environment.
• Work closely with Teaching Assistants and the wider school team.
• Monitor progress and contribute to individual pupil targets.
• Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour.
• Liaise with colleagues and families to support consistency.

Skills

QTS/UK qualification

ASD experience

Differentiation

Behaviour management

Collaboration with Teaching Assistants

Education

QTS or recognised UK teaching qualification

Job description

SEN Teacher (ASD)

Start Date: January 2027

Location: Tower Hamlets

Full-time

Salary: M1 - M6 Inner London (£41,729 - £54,131)

About the role and school

Teach Plus are working with a welcoming mainstream primary school in Tower Hamlets that is looking to appoint a dedicated SEN Teacher for a specialist class of 10 pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), starting in January 2027.

The school is looking for an enthusiastic SEN Teacher who can provide structured, personalised learning in a nurturing environment.The class caters for pupils with ASD, so the successful candidate will need to understand the importance of consistent routines, visual support, communication strategies and adapting learning to individual developmental needs.

This is an excellent opportunity for a SEN Teacher with experience in autism provision who would like to work within a mainstream primary school with dedicated support staff.

Job Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver personalised lessons suited to pupils with ASD

• Adapt activities to meet individual learning and developmental needs

• Use visual timetables, structured routines and communication strategies where appropriate

• Promote communication, interaction, independence and social development

• Establish a calm, predictable and positive learning environment

• Work closely with Teaching Assistants and the wider school team

• Monitor progress and contribute to individual pupil targets

• Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour

• Liaise with colleagues and families to support consistency

Qualifications/Experience

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or recognised UK teaching qualification

• Experience teaching pupils with ASD or other additional needs desirable

• Understanding of autism-friendly teaching approaches and differentiation

• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills

• Patient, organised and nurturing approach

• Able to work effectively with Teaching Assistants and other professionals

• Passionate about inclusive education and pupil development

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