County: North West London
Job type: Permanent
Salary/Rate: £50,000 - £55,000 depending on experience
Primary Autism Specialist Teacher
Ealing, West London
£50,000 – £55,000 per annum
Full-time (term time only)
End of January 2026 start
Interviews ASAP
There are some roles where you instinctively know the real work happens long before the classroom doors open. This is one of them.
A specialist service in West London is looking for an experienced Primary Autism Specialist Teacher to support a small group of primary-aged pupils as they prepare to transition into a new, highly individualised learning environment.
These pupils have a range of Autism profiles, including verbal, pre-verbal, and non-verbal presentations, as well as more complex presentations. They will rely heavily on consistent relationships, calm communication, and careful planning as they transition into their new setting. Your work will start in the community, not the classroom: home visits, transition sessions, and building enough trust that September feels safe rather than overwhelming.
If you are grounded, flexible, and genuinely motivated by long-term, relational work with autistic pupils, this could be a career-defining role.
The Structure
You will work within a therapeutic, collaborative model:
1 Specialist Teacher & 3 Teaching Assistants
A friendly and supportive team, mirroring an outreach-style approach where modelling, shared practice, and consistency matter more than hierarchy. Everyone leads from the front. Everyone supports each other.
Some personal or intimate care may be required on an occasional basis. Pupils’ needs come first, and the team works together to ensure this is handled with dignity and care.
What You Will Be Doing
No two days look the same, but your work may include:
Visiting pupils in their homes during the first 2 months of the transition period
Supporting autistic pupils who are verbal, pre-verbal, non-verbal, or have complex communication needs
Working closely with one particularly complex pupil who may attach to you
Leading and modelling practice for your support team
Planning and shaping routines, sensory approaches, and learning structures
Embedding therapeutic, low-arousal practice in every part of the day
This is a role for someone who is energised by the process of building something, not just maintaining it.
Who This Role Suits
You will thrive here if you are:
Must have QTS or QTLS
Confident and experienced in working with autistic pupils across the communication spectrum
Comfortable responding to dysregulation, anxiety, and behaviours that can initially present as antisocial
Flexible enough to manage home visits, transitions, and varied locations
Resilient, reflective, and steady when the day shifts unexpectedly
Interested in shaping a new team and structure rather than stepping into something pre-built
Open to leadership with middle-lead pathways available from next September
Experience in Primary SEND settings is highly beneficial.
If you are interested in this Autism Specialist Teacher position, apply now or contact Heeji Moon at Parker Smith Inclusion.