SEND Teacher. Job in London Education & Training Jobs

Philosophy Education; 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 lead a small class of pupils with Autism. The role involves planning tailored activities and collaborating with a dedicated team. This full-time position offers ongoing training and the potential for a permanent contract.

Benefits

Ongoing training and professional development

Supportive team environment

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is mandatory.
• Experience working with children with SEND, particularly Autism, is essential.
• Strong understanding of approaches such as Attention Autism, TEACCH, Makaton, or PECS.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small class of five pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition.
• Plan and deliver engaging activities that support learning and development.
• Collaborate with a supportive team and external specialists.

Skills

Experience with SEND

Understanding of Attention Autism

Knowledge of TEACCH

Knowledge of Makaton

Knowledge of PECS

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

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 will 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 will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging and tailored activities that support both learning and development.

You will 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.