SEN Teacher

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: 

M: 07758 135 941
E: charlie.hayes@pertempseducation.co.uk