SEND Teacher (Autism Provision)

Primary SEND Teacher (Autism Resource Provision – KS1/EYFS)

Location: Sutton

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Job Type: Full-time | Temporary to Permanent
Start Date: September 2026
Pay: Outer London MPS | £194.21 – £267.79 per day (PAYE)

Primary SEND Teacher (Autism Resource Provision)

A welcoming and inclusive primary school in Sutton is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Primary SEND Teacher to join their Autism Resource Provision (ARP) supporting KS1/EYFS pupils.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a teacher with a passion for Autism and SEND to work within a well-established specialist provision where relationships, communication and emotional wellbeing are at the centre of practice.

The school is looking to interview and trial teachers ASAP.

About the Role:

You will lead a small specialist class within the school’s Autism Resource Provision, supporting pupils with EHCPs whose primary need is Autism (Communication & Interaction).

The pupils are predominantly pre-verbal and present with high and complex sensory needs. A total communication approach is embedded across the provision to support communication, engagement and learning outcomes.

This is a full-time role requiring a teacher who can confidently lead and manage a class team while delivering highly personalised learning tailored to individual pupil needs. This is a school that champions SEND. They need staff who not only want to make an impact on the day-to-day but also in the long term. The encourage team education and development, and will go above and beyond for not only pupils, but staff too. 

Responsibilities include:

Planning and delivering bespoke, differentiated lessons

Leading and directing Teaching Assistants effectively

Supporting pupils with a diagnosis of Autism and complex sensory needs

Creating calm, predictable and structured learning environments

Supporting emotional regulation and communication development

Working collaboratively with SEND leadership, therapists and families

We welcome applications from:

Experienced SEND or mainstream teachers who want to move into specialist settings

Primary Teachers with strong Autism/SEND experience

Teachers looking to specialise further within a Autism provision

You will:

Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Have a strong understanding of Autism and communication needs

Be confident in supporting pupils with sensory regulation needs

Be nurturing, patient and reflective in your practice

Have experience managing and directing a class team

Be committed to inclusive and child-centred learning

What the School Offers

Supportive and experienced SEND leadership team

Working alongside other like-minded SEND professionals who become not just colleagues but friends, the team is welcoming and a strong unit

Small class sizes with excellent TA support

A nurturing and inclusive school environment

Opportunities for long-term progression 

A well-established ARP with strong systems in place

This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated SEND Teacher looking to make a genuine impact within a specialist Autism provision. xwzovoh  

To apply or find out more, please contact Jamie at PS Inclusion.