Primary Teacher – Special Resourced Provision for Autism

Overview

Are you passionate about making a real difference for children with autism and complex communication needs? South Grove Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Primary Teacher to join our Special Resourced Provision (SRP) for Autism,

The Nest.

About the Role: You’ll play a key role in leading our experienced SRP team, planning and delivering a highly personalised curriculum using autism-specific strategies and communication systems such as PECS and AAC. You’ll work closely with families, therapists, and support staff to ensure every child thrives—personally, socially, and academically. The role also involves supporting inclusion within the wider school and leading on staff training in autism practice.

We are looking to appoint a passionate, resilient, and highly skilled Teacher to lead and develop our Special Resourced Provision (SRP).

In this role, you will be responsible for a dedicated cohort of pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)—primarily supporting children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN). You will design and deliver a highly personalised, inclusive curriculum that enables pupils to thrive within the specialist base while gradually supporting them to access mainstream classes where appropriate.

What We Offer:

• A stable, supportive staff team committed to collaborative working and high-quality teaching and learning
• Meaningful, relevant CPD tailored to your needs and career progression
• Staff peer working groups to trial and introduce new initiatives, focused on a balanced workload
• A highly inclusive school where children are valued, supportive of each other, and actively contribute to school life
• Strong focus on both wellbeing and academic achievement for every child
• An experienced and dedicated group of Teaching Assistants within the SRP

What we are looking for:

• Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience: Proven experience supporting children with complex special needs, especially those with ASD, and communication needs within a mainstream or special school setting
• Knowledge: Strong practical understanding of EHCPs, differentiated lesson planning, the EYFS Curriculum and sensory-friendly learning environments, Ideally within an EYFS or special school experience setting
• Disposition: Empathy, patience, a calm approach to behaviour-as-communication, and a firm belief that every child can achieve.
• Committed to inclusion and continuous professional development

South Grove Primary School is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We’ll consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage, or civil partnership.

We look forward to welcoming applicants who share our commitment to inclusive education and making a genuine impact in our children’s lives. 

Application Pack and how to apply

• Primary Teacher – Special Resourced Provision for Autism - Job Description and Person Specification
• Application Form Teachers - DOC 
• Application Form Teachers - PDF
• About Our School

We would encourage you to come and have a tour of the school and The Nest. You would receive a warm welcome.

Visit Dates: 10:00am: Thursday 12^th November; Wednesday 18^th November;

All completed applications should be returned to the school at the following address South Grove Primary, Ringwood Road, Walthamstow, E17 8PW or emailed to: hr@southgrove.waltham.sch.uk

Safeguarding

South Grove Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory completion of safeguarding checks.

Location

South Grove Primary School
37 Ringwood Road
Walthamstow
London
E17 8PW