Job Description

We are working on behalf of a well-regarded

specialist SEND primary school in Lambeth

, which is seeking a passionate and experienced

Early Years Teacher

to join their team. This is a

full-time position

offered on a

temp-to-perm contract

, with pay

in line with teacher pay scale

.

The Role

As the Early Years Teacher, you will lead a class of

6-8 pupils

, all of whom have a diagnosis of

Autism (ASD)

. The class includes a mix of verbal and non-verbal learners, with two pupils able to read and write to a good standard. You will work alongside a skilled team of Learning Support Assistants to deliver structured, engaging, and differentiated lessons that meet the needs of all pupils.


The successful candidate will:

- Have a strong understanding of Autism and early childhood development

- Provide a structured, consistent learning environment with clear routines

- Use a range of communication and teaching strategies, including

PECS

and

Attention Autism

- Foster a positive, inclusive atmosphere that supports each child's individual needs

The School

This exceptional

specialist primary school

caters for pupils aged

2 to 11

with a range of complex needs, including

Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD)

,

Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)

,

Autism (ASD)

, and complex medical conditions. The school offers a highly supportive and well-resourced environment, committed to helping pupils achieve their full potential. Staff benefit from access to regular

training and professional development opportunities

.

Key details:

- Location: Lambeth

- Contract: Temp to perm

- Pay: Paid to scale

- Start: September / ASAP


If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply with an up-to-date CV.

Apply now

to become part of a forward-thinking school community making a genuine impact. For more information, contact Richard Danso at Philosophy Education ([email protected]) or submit your CV today.


We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.