Primary SEN Teacher
Salary/Rate:Teacher Pay Scale
Job type:Contract
Town/City:Islington
County:North East London
Type of Role:Qualified Teacher
Job ref:9812
Post Date:20.06.25
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About the Role
Primary SEN Teacher – ARP (Additionally Resourced Provision)
Islington
September 2025
Are you a qualified primary teacher passionate about inclusive education?
A mainstream primary school in Islington is opening a brand-new ARP (Additionally Resourced Provision) this September and is looking for a Primary SEN Teacher to lead a class of up to 12 pupils with SEND.
This is a fantastic opportunity to shape and grow a new specialist provision within a mainstream setting.
About the role:
- Teaching a small class of up to 12 students with identified SEN (primarily ASC)
- Planning and delivering personalised, accessible lessons across the primary curriculum
- Leading a team of dedicated support staff (TAs and/or HLTAs)
- Collaborating with SENCOs, therapists, and parents to support pupil progress
- Creating a structured, communication-friendly classroom using TEACCH, visuals, or other relevant strategies
- Supporting emotional regulation and sensory needs
What the school is looking for:
- Qualified Teacher Status
- Experience teaching pupils with SEND, particularly autism and communication needs
- Confident in adapting the curriculum and using inclusive teaching strategies
- Calm, compassionate, and highly organised
- Strong understanding of EHCPs, behaviour support, and differentiation
- Eager to be part of building something new and meaningful
What the school offers:
- A chance to lead and shape a new SEN provision from the ground up
- Supportive and inclusive leadership team
- Access to specialist training and CPD
- Small class sizes and high adult-to-pupil ratios
- A warm, collaborative school community committed to inclusive practice
Please apply to this advert, or contact Katie at Parker Smith Inclusion on 0203 011 4848
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