Primary SEN Teacher - Autism Specialist Setting
Aspire People
Aspire People are working with a specialist education setting in Cambridgeshire to recruit a Primary SEN Teacher to join their team from January 2027.
This is a varied and exciting teaching opportunity, supporting small groups of pupils with autism and additional special educational needs. Alongside delivering core learning, you'll have the opportunity to teach a range of creative and practical subjects including Art, Music, Drama and Food Technology across different Primary groups.
The role would suit a Primary Teacher who enjoys variety, creative teaching and adapting learning to meet individual needs.
What you'll be doing:
-Planning and delivering engaging, well-structured lessons to small groups of pupils
-Teaching pupils with autism and a range of additional SEND needs
-Delivering creative and practical subjects including Art, Music, Drama and Food Technology
-Adapting teaching and resources to meet individual learning needs
-Supporting pupils' academic, social and emotional development
-Monitoring progress and using assessment to inform future learning
-Contributing to EHCP reviews, individual education plans and progress reports
-Working closely with Teaching Assistants, SENCOs, therapists and other professionals
-Promoting positive behaviour and creating a calm, supportive learning environment
-Supporting learning both inside and outside the classroom
-Working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure consistency across the curriculum
What we're looking for:
-Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
-Degree or equivalent qualification
-Experience working with children or young people with Special Educational Needs
-A good understanding of autism and strategies to support autistic learners
-Confidence managing behaviour and supporting pupils with additional needs
-Strong communication and organisational skills
-A creative, flexible and pupil-centred approach to teaching
-Recent and relevant CPD
Desirable:
-KS1 and/or KS2 teaching experience
-SEN or Autism-specific qualifications or training
-Experience within a specialist education setting
-Understanding of pupils with a PDA profile
-Additional professional qualifications such as NPQML
Why work with Aspire People?
✨ Dedicated support from an experienced education consultant
✨ Support throughout the registration and compliance process
✨ Access to specialist SEN and teaching opportunities
✨ Competitive salary
✨ Long-term and permanent opportunities
✨ A team that understands education recruitment and takes the time to understand what you're looking for
👉 If you're a Primary Teacher with a passion for SEN and you're looking for a rewarding new opportunity from January 2027, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or contact Aspire People for more information.
Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.
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