SEN Teacher

Salary/Rate:£186.73 - 248.88

Job type:Contract

Town/City:Sutton

County:South West London

Type of Role:Qualified Teacher

Job ref:9473

Post Date:19.05.25

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Jamie Martinez

SEND Consultant

02030114848

jamie@psinclusion.co.uk

About the Role

Autism Specialist Teacher – SEND School – Sutton
Start Date: September 2025
Salary: MPS/UPS
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent(2 terms to Perm)
Location: Sutton, London Borough

Are you a passionate and experienced SEND teacher looking for a deeply rewarding role? Do you have the skills, compassion, and resilience to support autistic pupils with complex sensory and behavioural needs?

We are seeking a dedicated Autism Specialist Teacher to join our dynamic and nurturing SEND school community in Sutton for September 2025. Our school supports pupils aged 5–19 with a range of complex needs, including autism, sensory processing challenges, stimming behaviours (including echolalia), dysregulation, and self-harm tendencies.

The Role:

You will lead a small, well-supported class, designing and delivering a highly personalised, engaging, and structured curriculum that prioritises emotional regulation, communication, independence, and self-esteem. The role requires a trauma-informed, autism-aware approach rooted in positive relationships and high expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

Create a safe, structured, and sensory-considerate environment for learners
Support and manage dysregulated behaviours using restorative, low-arousal strategies
Work closely with therapists, support staff, and families to create and review EHCP-driven provision
Use a combination of AAC, PECS, TEACCH, and other relevant strategies to promote communication and engagement
Monitor pupil progress through robust assessment systems, adapted to each learner’s profile
Model and reinforce consistent approaches to self-regulation, including responding appropriately to stimming, echolalia, and self-injurious behaviour

We Are Looking For:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS or equivalent) – experience in special schools is essential
Proven success working with autistic pupils with high sensory needs and dysregulation
Knowledge of autism-specific interventions and trauma-informed practice
Patience, emotional resilience, and the ability to stay calm under pressure
A collaborative team player who thrives in a multidisciplinary setting

We Offer:

A highly supportive leadership team and strong CPD offer
Small class sizes with high staff-to-pupil ratios
Access to specialist input from SALT, OT, and Behaviour Support
An inclusive, child-centred ethos grounded in dignity, safety, and respect
Excellent facilities, including sensory spaces and outdoor learning areas

This is more than just a teaching job – it’s a chance to make a profound difference in the lives of young people who need someone who truly sees and understands them.

To apply, get in touch with Jamie at PS Inclusion.
Interviews: ASAP

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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