SEND Teacher

Philosophy Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established Designated Specialist Provision in Greenwich seeks a passionate SEND Teacher to join their team from September. The role involves leading a small class of pupils with Autism, planning tailored activities, and collaborating with a supportive team. The school values inclusive education and offers ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with SEND, particularly Autism.
• Strong understanding of various teaching approaches.
• Nurturing and adaptable teaching style.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small class of five pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition.
• Plan and deliver engaging, tailored activities.
• Work closely with a team of teachers and teaching assistants.

Skills

Understanding of Autism

Nurturing Teaching Style

Adaptability

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Tools

Attention Autism

TEACCH

Makaton

PECS

Job description

• SEND Teacher
• Designated Specialist Provision (Autism)
• Greenwich
• Full-Time
• September Start
• Temp to Perm contract
• Paid to Scale

A well-established and growing Designated Specialist Provision (DSP) within a primary school in Greenwich is looking for a passionate and experienced SEND Teacher to join their dedicated team from September.

The Role

As the class teacher within the DSP, you’ll be leading a small class of five pupils, all with diagnosed Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and a range of communication and learning needs. The class follows a sensory-based curriculum, and you’ll be responsible for planning and delivering engaging and tailored activities that support both learning and development.
You’ll be working closely with a skilled and supportive team of teachers and teaching assistants, as well as accessing input from external specialists across Greenwich. Ongoing training and professional development are actively encouraged and supported.

This is a full-time, long-term SEND Teacher role with the potential to become a permanent appointment.

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Proven experience working with children with SEND, particularly Autism
• Strong understanding of approaches such as Attention Autism, TEACCH, Makaton, or PECS
• A nurturing and adaptable teaching style that puts the needs of the child first

The School

This DSP has been running for four years and is part of a thriving multi-school partnership in Greenwich. It benefits from a strong leadership team, a collaborative culture, and a clear commitment to inclusive education. Staff are supported with regular CPD, and the school places high value on teamwork and shared success.
The school is well-connected by public transport and also offers on-site parking.
If you're a creative and committed SEND teacher who thrives in a supportive team and wants to help pupils with autism flourish, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now with your most recent CV and a brief summary of your relevant experience.

We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.