SEN Art Teacher

SEN Art Teacher – Merton | SEN School | ASAP / September Start SEN Art Teacher 📍 Merton, South West London 💰 MPS / UPS + SEN Allowance 🕒 Full-Time | Long-Term / Permanent Start: ASAP or September 2026 A specialist SEN school in Merton is looking to appoint a passionate and creative SEN Art Teacher to join their team on a full-time basis. The school caters for students with Autism (ASD), SEMH, ADHD, speech & language needs and associated behavioural difficulties across KS3 and KS4. This role is ideal for an Art Teacher with SEN experience or a mainstream teacher looking to transition into specialist education. SEN Art Teacher – Role Overview * Deliver engaging and differentiated Art lessons across KS3–KS4 * Support students with ASD, SEMH and complex additional needs * Manage behaviour using positive behaviour strategies and restorative approaches * Adapt lessons to meet EHCP targets and individual learning needs * Work closely with SEN TAs, therapists and pastoral teams * Create a safe, structured and engaging learning environment * Encourage creativity, confidence and emotional expression through Art The Ideal Candidate * QTS / QTLS or equivalent teaching qualification * Experience teaching Art within SEN, PRU, AP or mainstream settings * Strong behaviour management skills * Experience supporting ASD, SEMH, ADHD or behavioural needs desirable * Calm, resilient and adaptable approach * Passionate about inclusive education and therapeutic practice The School Offers * Small class sizes * Strong SLT support * Specialist SEN training and CPD * Therapeutic and nurturing environment * Long-term opportunity with potential for permanent placement * Excellent staff support and progression opportunities Keywords SEN Teacher | Art Teacher | ASD | SEMH | SEND | PRU | Alternative Provision | Behaviour Mentor | SEN School | Merton | South West London | KS3 | KS4 | Autism | Emotional Behavioural Difficulties | Special Needs Teacher | QTS | SEND Teacher Jobs London To apply, submit your CV today for immediate consideration