Teacher of Special Needs - SEN Teacher - January 2026

Academics Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment firm is seeking a Teacher of Special Needs for primary-aged students with Autism in Reigate. The role requires expertise in special education techniques and the ability to implement sensory and communication strategies. Candidates with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) are preferred, though unqualified teachers with relevant experience may be considered. Comprehensive training and support are offered to help you develop in this rewarding role.

Benefits

Comprehensive training and professional development

Collaborative working environment

Supportive team

Qualifications

• Experience with primary aged children with complex learning needs.
• Knowledge of autism and related educational strategies.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialised instruction for students with Autism.
• Implement sensory and communication techniques.
• Collaborate with therapy teams as part of individual EHCPs.

Skills

Special education techniques

Sensory integration techniques

Communication methods (Makaton, PECS)

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Overview

Teacher of Special Needs – Primary – Autism - SEN – Reigate

JANUARY 2026

Teacher of Special Needs - Reigate

Sector: Education and Training

The School: Teacher of Special Needs – Primary – Autism - SEN – Reigate

The school provides a safe learning environment for primary aged children with severe and complex learning, social and communication difficulties, which may include physical disability. The school also provides therapies such as occupational therapy, physiotherapy, music, speech and language therapies where these are part of a young person’s Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). The team works closely with therapists to ensure the physical and emotional support of the children. The school has excellent facilities and on-site equipment including a therapy pool, sensory rooms and uses I-Gaze technology, and there is excellent on-site training and support, helping with progression to become senior support assistants, teachers, therapy assistants etc.

Summary: Teacher of Special Needs – Primary – Autism - SEN – Reigate

***Specialist primary school for students with a range of complex learning needs such as autism, down’s syndrome, speech and language challenges and social, emotional needs

***Focus on providing holistic, cross-curricular themes that ensure the sensory needs of the students are being met. The children in this particular class all have a diagnosis of Autism and associated needs

***Classes range from 6-8 in size with a focus on implementing effective sensory and communication techniques

***Therapy rooms and designated areas for specialist support from a range of therapists including SALTs, Occupational therapists, psychologists and counsellors

***An Integrated Trauma Informed Approach and extensive 1-1 support for every pupil

***Specialist communication methods such as Makaton and PECS

***The school likes to focus on sensory teaching and a creative curriculum. You will have a senior teaching assistant and 2-3 additional LSAs in your class to support you

***QTS is needed for the role, but the school would consider unqualified teachers if you have experience to bring to the role

Academics is a leading education recruitment company in the UK, with a team of over 160 specialists across 22 locations. In the South East, our experienced consultants proudly support more than 200 schools throughout Surrey, Sussex, and Kent.

Apply now or contact Judith Oakley at Academics Ltd:

• 01483 366436
• [e-mail]

Responsibilities and what you will do

• Provide specialised instruction to primary-age students with Autism and other complex needs within a holistic, cross-curricular framework.
• Work within a team that includes senior teaching assistants and other LSAs to support learning and therapy goals.
• Implement sensory and communication techniques to meet individual student needs.
• Collaborate with therapies (SALT, Occupational Therapy, psychologists, counsellors) as part of the student’s EHCP.
• Apply trauma-informed approaches and provide extensive 1-1 support for pupils.
• Utilise specialist communication methods such as Makaton and PECS.

Qualifications and requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is preferred; unqualified teachers with relevant experience may be considered.

How to apply / Contact

Apply now or contact Judith Oakley at Academics Ltd:

01483 366436

[e-mail]