At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver high-quality teaching and support for students with Autism and additional learning needs.
- Company: Inclusive secondary school in East London with a thriving specialist Autism Resource Provision.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, supportive team, and modern facilities.
- Other info: Join a welcoming culture that values staff wellbeing and offers excellent transport links.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while advancing your career in a leadership-focused role.
- Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status and experience with Autism and SEND needs.
The predicted salary is between 32916 - 43607 £ per year.
Principal Education is working in partnership with a highly regarded and inclusive secondary school in East London to recruit an experienced SEND Teacher for September 2026. This is an exciting opportunity to join a thriving specialist Autism Resource Provision (ARP), supporting students with autism and additional learning needs to achieve excellent academic, social and personal outcomes. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering a bespoke curriculum while helping shape an ambitious, inclusive provision within the school.
The Role
- Deliver high-quality teaching for students with Autism and associated SEND needs.
- Plan and deliver an engaging, personalised curriculum that enables every student to thrive.
- Lead learning within the specialist provision, ensuring outstanding educational outcomes.
- Work closely with teaching assistants, therapists and external professionals to provide exceptional support.
- Monitor student progress, implement targeted interventions and contribute to EHCP reviews.
- Build positive relationships with families and external agencies to ensure a joined-up approach to student development.
- Support colleagues through coaching, guidance and sharing best practice in inclusive education.
- Help develop an inclusive culture where every student is supported to reach their potential.
The Ideal Candidate
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
- Experience teaching students with Autism and/or additional SEND needs.
- Strong knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and inclusive teaching strategies.
- Experience working with EHCPs and multi‑agency professionals.
- Excellent classroom management and behaviour support skills.
- A collaborative approach and genuine passion for improving outcomes for young people with SEND.
- Leadership experience or the ambition to progress into a leadership role (desirable).
The School Offers
- A well‑established and highly regarded specialist Autism Resource Provision.
- Excellent leadership and a genuinely supportive SEND team.
- High‑quality CPD and leadership development opportunities.
- Modern specialist facilities and excellent classroom resources.
- A welcoming, inclusive culture where staff wellbeing is valued.
- Excellent transport links across East London.
We think you need these skills to ace SEND Teacher in Ilford
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Experience teaching students with Autism
Knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice
Inclusive teaching strategies
Experience working with EHCPs
Collaboration with multi-agency professionals
Classroom management skills
