Location: Barnet, London
Salary: £37,870 – £56,154 per annum (M1 – U3)
Job Type: Full Time, Temporary
Start Date: 01 September 2026
Salary will be determined based on experience and position on the Main Pay Range. The maximum salary is applicable to candidates with substantial teaching experience equivalent to U3.
About the Role
Teach Now is pleased to be recruiting for a Secondary Teacher (SEN Specialist) to join a highly regarded autism-specific provision in Barnet. This is an excellent opportunity for both Early Career Teachers with strong SEN experience and experienced practitioners looking to develop their career within a specialist setting.
You will teach small groups of autistic pupils aged 11–19, delivering engaging and differentiated lessons across National Curriculum subjects. Working in a purpose-built, sensory-aware environment, you will support students academic progress while nurturing their social, emotional and communication development.
This is a rewarding role within a school where relationships are at the heart of learning, and every student is supported to feel understood, valued and capable of success.
Key Responsibilities
• Plan and deliver high-quality, differentiated lessons tailored to autistic learners
• Adapt teaching approaches to meet a range of communication, sensory and learning needs
• Support pupils academic, social and emotional development
• Build positive, trusting relationships with students to foster engagement and confidence
• Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, including therapists and support staff
Candidate Requirements:
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience working with pupils with Special Educational Needs, ideally autism
• Strong understanding of inclusive and adaptive teaching strategies
• A commitment to high expectations and positive outcomes for all learners
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build meaningful relationships
• A proactive, reflective and solution-focused approach
ECTs are welcome to apply; however, applicants must have strong SEN knowledge and demonstrable experience working within a specialist setting, such as in a Teaching Assistant or Mentor role.
What the School Offers
• A specialist, well-resourced environment tailored to autistic learners
• Small class sizes enabling personalised and impactful teaching
• A supportive, collaborative and forward-thinking staff team
• Excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression
• A strong emphasis on staff wellbeing and ongoing training
• A welcoming school community committed to inclusion and innovation
The school supports pupils aged 5–19 with autism and Education, Health & Care Plans (EHCPs), offering a calm and structured environment designed to help learners thrive.
Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We:
• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.
• Offer an excellent refer a friend scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.
• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders
Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.
Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.
We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance
Salary description
£37870.00 - £56154.00 per year