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SEN Teacher – Primary Autism Provision
Location: Streatham, South London
Contract: Full-time | Long-term
Start Date: ASAP / September 2026
Pay: MPS1 - MPS5 (Inner London)

SEN Teacher – Primary School Autism Provision

Pertemps Education Network is working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Streatham to recruit an exceptional SEN Teacher for their specialist Autism Provision.

This is a highly rewarding opportunity to lead a small class of just six primary-aged pupils, all of whom are preverbal autistic children with significant communication and additional learning needs.

The school is looking for a patient, creative and highly adaptable teacher who understands that every child communicates differently and is passionate about creating meaningful learning opportunities.

As the SEN Teacher, you will take responsibility for a small, specialist class and deliver a highly personalised curriculum tailored to the individual needs of each pupil.

You will:

Lead and teach a class of six autistic pupils within a specialist primary school provision.
Deliver engaging, highly differentiated and personalised learning activities.
Support children who are preverbal and communicate through a range of alternative communication methods.
Use strategies such as PECS, Makaton, visual supports, communication boards and AAC where appropriate.
Create a structured, calm and sensory-aware learning environment.
Develop pupils' communication, interaction, independence and emotional regulation.
Work closely with experienced SEN Teaching Assistants to provide consistent and high-quality support.
Adapt learning to meet individual EHCP targets and developmental needs.
Work collaboratively with families and external professionals, including Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists and Educational Psychologists.
Monitor progress and celebrate every child's individual achievements.What We're Looking ForThe ideal candidate will have:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
Experience teaching children with Autism, ASC or ASD and complex SEN.
A strong understanding of supporting preverbal children and pupils with significant communication needs.
Experience using or working alongside strategies such as PECS, Makaton, AAC and visual communication systems.
A calm, patient and nurturing approach.
The ability to deliver highly personalised and creative learning.
Strong behaviour support and emotional regulation strategies.
A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to make a real and lasting difference in a highly supportive specialist environment.
You will benefit from:

A very small class of just six pupils.
Strong levels of classroom support.
The opportunity to deliver truly personalised teaching.
A supportive and experienced SEN leadership team.
Access to specialist professionals and multidisciplinary support.
A rewarding role where you can see the impact of your work every day.If interested, please contact Charlie Hayes on: 

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