SEN Teacher

SEND Secondary Teacher - Autism Special School | Secondary | Full Time | ECTs Welcome

About the role

Are you a passionate, proactive educator who believes every young person deserves the chance to reach their full potential? This is a rare and genuinely rewarding opportunity to join a specialist secondary school dedicated to supporting autistic students, including those who are non-verbal or pre-verbal, within a therapeutic, community-led environment.

With small class sizes of just 10 to 15 students and an exceptional team of 4 to 5 teaching assistants within your classroom, you will have the space and support to truly know each learner and deliver teaching that makes a lasting difference.

What you will be doing

• Planning and delivering engaging, differentiated lessons aligned to the National Curriculum SEN framework
• Carrying out ongoing formative and summative assessment, tracking individual student progress against EHCP targets
• Communicating proactively with parents and carers, including attending parents' evenings once per term
• Building meaningful relationships with autistic and non-verbal learners using therapeutic interventions, AAC strategies
• Leading your classroom team, directing TA support to maximise outcomes for every student
• Contributing positively to the wider school community and embracing continuous professional development

The support structure around you

You will never work in isolation. A comprehensive support network is in place to help you thrive

• Phase Lead for day-to-day guidance and mentoring
• Dedicated Behaviour Support Team
• Supportive and approachable Senior Leadership Team (SLT)
• 4 to 5 teaching assistants within your classroom
• Ongoing specialist training and CPD opportunities
• Leading facilities designed for specialist provision

About the school

This school is built on a community ethos. The focus is always on developing each student's individual potential - equipping autistic young people with the independence skills, life skills and confidence they need to thrive in adult life. The approach is unique, rooted in therapeutic interventions and a deep commitment to person-centred, holistic education.

Why you will love it here

• Small class sizes of 10 to 15 students per class
• 4 to 5 dedicated TAs supporting you in the classroom
• Continuous CPD and specialist training provided throughout the year
• Therapeutic, neurodiversity-affirming approach to teaching and learning
• Strong, collaborative multi-disciplinary team
• Proactive, forward-thinking culture where your ideas are valued
• A setting where your work genuinely changes lives every single day

What we are looking for

• QTS (or on track to achieve it)
• Understanding of autism spectrum condition (ASC) and experience working with autistic or non-verbal learners
• Knowledge of AAC strategies, Makaton, PECS, TEACCH or similar communication approaches (desirable)
• A proactive, creative and resilient approach to specialist teaching
• Strong communication skills for working with families and multi-agency teams
• Genuine commitment to inclusive, community-led education
• Passion for supporting young people with complex needs on their journey to independence

Early Career Teachers (ECTs) - you are warmly welcome

If you are an ECT who has completed a placement within a special school or specialist provision, we actively want to hear from you. This school is committed to developing the next generation of specialist educators, with structured mentoring, specialist training and a supportive team around you every step of the way.

How to apply

If this role sounds like the right opportunity for you, we would love to hear from you. Please apply directly through SENPLOY and a member of the The London School Alliances recruitment team will be in touch to discuss the role in more detail. We aim to respond to all applications promptly and look forward to supporting you through the next steps of the process.

For an informal chat about this opportunity before applying, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us directly. We are always happy to answer any questions you may have.