SEND Teacher - Autism, SLD, PMLD

Elementa Support Services; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced SEND Teacher for a special school in Swindon. The role involves supporting primary-aged children with autism and related needs. Applicants must hold UK QTS and have relevant experience. The contract is full-time and fixed-term until 02/04/2026, with a daily pay range of £168.80 - £250. Comprehensive training and support will be provided.

Benefits

Weekly pay

PAYE contract

Training support and development

Qualifications

• Available full-time.
• Must hold UK QTS.
• Previous teaching experience in UK curriculum.
• Experience supporting learners with Autism.
• Based in the UK and available for in-person interview.

Responsibilities

• Support across primary classes.
• Work with children with autism, SLD, and PMLD.
• Collaborate with a team of adults in the classroom.

Skills

SEND experience

Teaching autism

UK curriculum knowledge

Education

UK QTS

Job description

SEND Teacher - Autism, SLD, PMLD

Location: Swindon

Pay: £168.80 - £250 per day

Type: fixed-term contract

Hours: Full-time

Dates: ASAP - 02/04/2026

Elementa are recruiting for an experienced SEND Teacher to work at this special school setting for primary aged children, with additional needs that relate to autism, SLD and PMLD predominently. All of the children at this school have an EHCP for their condition.

The school are seeking a teacher with relevant SEND experience. At this school the class sizes vary from 10 - 12 children and there are usually 5 adults supporting teaching and learning in the classroom. The School have a broad curriculum offering to support the varied needs of each child and includes outdoor learning as part of their curriculum. The school enjoys modern school buildings and a positive colleague culture which leads to a highly collaborative staff team.

Ofsted have graded this school as 'Good'. The school is also part of a large, well-managed trust and are therefore well-resourced.

This role is to provide support across primary classes. Currently this role could suit an ECT with previous experience of having supported SEND learners, however the role cannot support ECT induction.

Essential applicant criteria:

• available full-time
• must hold UK QTS
• previous UK & UK curriculum teaching experience
• have good previous experience of supporting learners with Autism
• be based in the UK and available to interview in person
• Have RTW in the UK without requiring employer sponsorship

Contract & recruitment information

Elementa is the recruiting partner therefore applicants being considered for the role after pre-screening (and appointment for the role) will be required to complete the registration process for Elementa. This includes full vetting & background checks and application for a DBS Enhanced Disclosure (which may be chargeable at £64.20) unless you have a current DBS Enhanced Disclosure subscribed to the update service.

If you have the relevant skills and experience necessary for this role then please apply with your full up to date CV.

ELEMENTA CANDIDATE COMMITMENT:

• Weekly pay no waiting for monthly payroll cut-off dates, Elementa pays one week in lieu.
• PAYE contract unless a candidate specifically requests it, all candidates are paid via PAYE giving them the protections and payment structure of a traditional employer:employee relationship. (no umbrella companies.)
• Training & Support a broad range of free or heavily discounted training available including Safeguarding, Behaviour, Team Teach, SEND, Makaton and Thrive. Regular welfare contact and support from a dedicated candidate manager.
• Fair pay policy our candidates are paid to scale from the outset, where a variation on this may be required written agreement will be provided ahead of the position.
• Additional services to support our staff we have a network of partners who offer support services to our candidates tax returns, accountancy, legal and more.

For more information click apply now below or contact us via phone or email. All applicants will be promptly responded to.