At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dedicated team to support children with autism and complex communication needs.
- Company: South Grove Primary School, committed to inclusive education and diversity.
- Benefits: Supportive staff, tailored professional development, and a focus on wellbeing.
- Other info: Join a collaborative environment with strong emphasis on inclusion and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your teaching skills.
- Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status and experience with children with special needs.
The predicted salary is between 33865 - 41391 £ per year.
Are you passionate about making a real difference for children with autism and complex communication needs? South Grove Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Primary Teacher to join our Special Resourced Provision (SRP) for Autism, The Nest.
About the Role: You’ll play a key role in leading our experienced SRP team, planning and delivering a highly personalised curriculum using autism-specific strategies and communication systems such as PECS and AAC. You’ll work closely with families, therapists, and support staff to ensure every child thrives—personally, socially, and academically. The role also involves supporting inclusion within the wider school and leading on staff training in autism practice. We are looking to appoint a passionate, resilient, and highly skilled Teacher to lead and develop our Special Resourced Provision (SRP). In this role, you will be responsible for a dedicated cohort of pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)—primarily supporting children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN). You will design and deliver a highly personalised, inclusive curriculum that enables pupils to thrive within the specialist base while gradually supporting them to access mainstream classes where appropriate.
What We Offer:
- A stable, supportive staff team committed to collaborative working and high-quality teaching and learning
- Meaningful, relevant CPD tailored to your needs and career progression
- Staff peer working groups to trial and introduce new initiatives, focused on a balanced workload
- A highly inclusive school where children are valued, supportive of each other, and actively contribute to school life
- Strong focus on both wellbeing and academic achievement for every child
- An experienced and dedicated group of Teaching Assistants within the SRP
What we are looking for:
- Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Experience: Proven experience supporting children with complex special needs, especially those with ASD, and communication needs within a mainstream or special school setting
- Knowledge: Strong practical understanding of EHCPs, differentiated lesson planning, the EYFS Curriculum and sensory-friendly learning environments, ideally within an EYFS or special school experience setting
- Disposition: Empathy, patience, a calm approach to behaviour-as-communication, and a firm belief that every child can achieve. Committed to inclusion and continuous professional development
South Grove Primary School is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We’ll consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage, or civil partnership. We look forward to welcoming applicants who share our commitment to inclusive education and making a genuine impact in our children’s lives.
Primary Teacher – Special Resourced Provision for Autism employer: South Grove
South Grove is dedicated to making a real difference for children with autism and complex communication needs. The school fosters a collaborative environment where teachers can develop their skills and contribute to meaningful educational experiences. With a focus on inclusion and personalized learning, South Grove provides a unique opportunity for educators passionate about special education.
