Primary SEND Teacher

Location: Harrow
Type: Full Time
Working Hours: 08:30 am – 16:00 pm
Salary: MPS / UPS + SEN Allowance

Are you an experienced SEND Teacher looking for your next opportunity? We are currently recruiting for a Qualified Teacher to join a specialist SEND school dedicated to supporting children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and complex needs.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive and well-resourced school where you’ll make a genuine difference to the lives of children while working alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team.

About the School

The school provides specialist education for pupils with Autism and complex learning needs across a range of pathways, including:

• Early Stage
• IMPACT – supporting pupils with severe ASD and complex medical needs
• KS1
• KS2

The school is committed to creating a safe, nurturing and engaging environment where every child is supported to achieve their individual potential through personalised learning and a positive behaviour approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to pupils’ individual needs.
• Support pupils with Autism and complex learning needs to achieve their educational and personal targets.
• Create a calm, structured and inclusive classroom environment.
• Work closely with teaching assistants, therapists and families to support each child’s development.
• Monitor progress and adapt teaching strategies to meet individual learning needs.
• Follow and implement positive behaviour strategies, including the CALMS approach.
• Be willing to provide personal care where required.
• Contribute to EHCP reviews and work collaboratively with the wider school team.

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) – Essential
• ECTs will not be considered
• Previous experience teaching within a SEND setting.
• Experience supporting pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and complex needs.
• Comfortable providing personal care when required.
• Ability to work within a positive behaviour framework using CALMS.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate will be:

• Compassionate, patient and resilient.
• Confident adapting lessons to meet a range of learning needs.
• Experienced in supporting pupils with Autism and communication differences.
• Able to build positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.
• Committed to providing high-quality, inclusive education.

About Us

We are Engage Education, the UK’s most trusted education recruitment agency, with professional development and support at our core.

• Get paid in line with national pay scales (AWR compliant)
• Free CPD and training opportunities
• Your own dedicated consultant
• Receive a £50 Amazon voucher when you refer a friend
• Wellbeing support, travel discounts and retail offers from our partners

How to Apply

Apply today using the link below or get in touch with our team to discuss these opportunities in more detail.

All applicants must hold the appropriate qualifications and have, or be willing to obtain, an enhanced DBS check. Full assistance will be provided.

If you have not been contacted within two working days, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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