ASC Lead Primary Teacher

Salary/Rate:£262 - £280
Job type:Contract
Town/City:Hammersmith and Fulham
County:North West London
Type of Role:Qualified Teacher
Job ref:11156
Post Date:09.12.25
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About the Role

Pay: £51,228.00-£54,709.00 per year

Job Description:

ASC Lead Teacher (Primary)

Salary: £53,000–£57,000 per year
Contract: Term Time Only
Start: January 2026
Location: Hammersmith and Fulham
Job Type: Full-time,

Job Description

Some roles in education ask for more than teaching. They ask for leadership, empathy, clarity and unwavering belief in children’s potential. Our ASC Lead Teacher role is exactly that.

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate practitioner to lead our specialist ASC Base within a nurturing primary environment. This is a setting grounded in therapeutic practice, low-arousal approaches, and consistent routines an environment where relationships are at the heart of everything we do.

Many of our pupils have experienced disrupted education, exclusion or long periods of non-attendance. They deserve someone who understands autism deeply, communicates with patience, and creates a learning environment where they feel safe to engage, explore and grow.

This is a leadership role, but you will not be doing it alone.

You will work alongside:

  • Dedicated Therapeutic Education Practitioners (Specialist TAs)
  • A supportive Inclusion Team and Senior Leadership Team
  • Families, external agencies and professionals who depend on your guidance
  • Colleagues committed to therapeutic education, emotional literacy and strengths-based practice

This is a school culture defined by warmth, humour and consistency where staff care for each other as much as they care for the children, and where inclusive, child-centred practice guides every decision.

If you are seeking a role that blends teaching, leadership and genuine impact, this is an opportunity to shape a provision where children with ASC can truly thrive.

Key Responsibilities

ASC Leadership

  • Lead the strategic development and daily management of the ASC Base.
  • Design and deliver a bespoke, ambitious, autism-friendly curriculum.
  • Provide expert guidance to staff across both specialist and mainstream settings.
  • Build strong, supportive relationships with families and external professionals.
  • Work closely with the SENDCo to ensure accurate and timely statutory documentation, including EHCPs.

Teaching & Learning

  • Deliver highly differentiated, therapeutic teaching aligned with neurodiversity and nurture principles.
  • Use approaches such as SCERTS, TEACCH, PECS and AAC.
  • Track pupil progress using school assessment systems and produce high-quality reports.
  • Lead literacy and numeracy interventions that accelerate progress for pupils with ASC.
  • Create a calm, low-arousal learning environment that supports sensory regulation and communication.

Therapeutic & Behaviour Support

  • Role-model positive relationships, co-regulation and restorative approaches.
  • Oversee IEPs, behaviour plans and individualised strategies.
  • Use positive reinforcement and predictable routines to promote emotional safety.

CPD & School Improvement

  • Deliver whole-school CPD on autism and therapeutic practice.
  • Observe lessons and provide supportive feedback to develop staff expertise.
  • Lead improvement initiatives across the ASC Base and wider school community.

Safeguarding & Compliance

  • Maintain accurate records in line with safeguarding and data protection policies.
  • Support safe transitions, community learning and detailed risk assessments.
  • Promote equality, diversity and a culture of inclusion for all pupils.

What We’re Looking For

Essential

  • QTS
  • Minimum 3 years’ successful primary teaching experience
  • Proven impact with autistic pupils
  • Strong understanding of sensory processing, communication approaches and autism pedagogy
  • Ability to lead, coach and inspire staff
  • Commitment to therapeutic, child-centred education and safeguarding

Desirable

  • SEND/ASC qualifications or training
  • Experience delivering CPD or leading provision
  • Knowledge of the 2025 SEND Code of Practice
  • Experience with restorative or trauma-informed approaches

Why This Role Matters

You will be shaping a provision built on hope, trust and high expectations one that transforms the educational experience of children who need it most. This is a role with purpose, challenge and deep reward.

If you are ready to step into a position that asks much of you but gives back even more, we would love to hear from you.

If you are interested in the role please reach out to Luke Falzon on 02030114848 or luke.falzon@psinclusion.co.uk

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