Autism Specialist Class Teacher

Autism Specialist Class Teacher - Expanding SEN School (Primary & Secondary)

SEPTEMBER START £36,412.00 - £50,000.00 FULL TIME | TERM TIME | PERMANENT INTERVIEWING NOW

Do you want to be part of a school that's growing, evolving and shaping its own future?

Are you passionate about Autism‑specific education and ready to help build something exceptional?

Looking for a role where your ideas genuinely influence whole‑school practice, not just your classroom?

If this sounds like you, this new opportunity in West Drayton could be the perfect fit.

THE ROLE

A brand‑new SEN school in West Drayton is recruiting SEN Teachers to join their expanding team on a permanent, full‑time basis. This is a term‑time role with the option of an ASAP start for the right candidate.

THE SCHOOL

This independent specialist provision supports primary and secondary pupils aged 5-16 with a diagnosis of Autism. The school is led by an innovative, forward‑thinking Headteacher who is currently expanding the Secondary phase as part of a wider growth plan.

With ambitions to become a multi‑site school serving over 100 pupils, this is a setting with vision, momentum and a clear commitment to excellence.

The school is based in a purpose‑built, spacious and green environment, just 10 minutes from West Drayton's Elizabeth Line station, and features specialist sensory and therapeutic spaces designed to help children flourish.

WHAT THE HEADTEACHER IS LOOKING FOR

They are seeking creative, committed and reflective SEN practitioners who want to be part of a founding team. This is a rare chance to shape:

• The school's culture
• The curriculum
• The learning environment
• The long‑term direction of a growing Autism‑specific provision

If you're someone who thrives in a collaborative, forward‑thinking environment, you'll feel right at home.

WHO CAN APPLY?

The school welcomes applications from a range of qualified teachers with SEN experience, including

• QTS (preferred)
• ECTs with SEN experience
• QTLS‑qualified teachers
• Post‑16 SEN teachers looking to transition into a primary/secondary specialist setting

You will also need

• Experience teaching or supporting autistic pupils (specialist setting experience ideal)
• Familiarity with the EQUALS curriculum (highly desirable)
• Experience with non‑linear assessment frameworks such as SCERTS or Routes for Learning (advantageous)
• A genuine passion for neurodiversity‑affirming, person‑centred education

WHY JOIN?

• Be part of a founding team shaping a school from the ground up
• Join a values‑driven, ambitious school committed to research‑led, compassionate practice
• Access ongoing CPD and real opportunities for internal progression
• Work in a beautiful, well‑resourced environment with specialist sensory and therapeutic spaces
• Enjoy a supportive, collaborative culture where staff wellbeing is prioritised

If you're passionate, dedicated and excited by the opportunity to help build a truly exceptional SEN provision, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your SEN teaching career.

Peak Education Recruitment Ltd is a specialist Education Recruitment Consultancy that supports Teachers and Support Staff find short and/or long-term temporary and/or permanent employment in Primary, Secondary and Special Education Schools throughout the UK. We are committed to Safer Recruitment and undertake checks on all candidates we work with. As part of the registration process, each candidate will be required to have a current DBS Disclosure and a subscription to the DBS Update Service, if you do not have one, we can support you with an application. We will also need to see all original relevant qualifications certificates before any work placement is agreed.