ASD Resource Base Reception Teacher (MPR/UPR)
Griffin Primary School, London, SW8 4JB11 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
12 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
1 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS
What skills and experience we're looking for
Due to the exciting expansion of our school site to include a ASD Resource base Nursery and ASD Resource base Reception class, we are searching for the right candidate to teach our new Reception class.
The right candidate will:
- Carry out the professional duties of a teacher plus any other duties that can be reasonably asked under the direction of the Head of ARP and Head Teacher.
- To provide a stimulating curriculum which develops and celebrates all of our pupil’s abilities helping to ensure that pupils at Griffin become confident and successful learners.
- To ensure that the needs of pupils who have an autism diagnosis and attend our ARP are met.
- To proactively support the ethos of the school alongside the leadership team by maintaining professional conduct (e.g. engaging in meetings, meeting deadlines, responding to pressure in a productive manner)
- To assist the Head of ARP and Headteacher in the establishment and maintenance of good relationships through effective communication and consultation procedures with the whole school community.
Core Experience
Proven Experience with SEND: Demonstrable history of working with children or young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in an educational or specialist setting.
Specialist Condition Knowledge: Deep understanding of specific needs such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN).
EHCP Implementation: Proven track record of understanding, implementing, and tracking targets outlined in Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) or Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
Multi-Agency Collaboration: Experience liaising and working collaboratively with external professionals, such as Speech and Language Therapists (SALT), Occupational Therapists (OT), Educational Psychologists, and parents/carers.
Crisis & De-escalation: Experience utilising recognised positive handling, crisis prevention, or de-escalation strategies
What the school offers its staff
At Griffin Primary School, we meet every child and family where they are in order to unlock their aspirations and potential. We are a dedicated hub in the centre of a wonderfully diverse and resilient community, providing a calm and purposeful oasis within the city.
Our mission is built on the understanding that every child arrives with a unique background and a distinct set of strengths. We take immense pride in supporting a community that shows incredible heart; here, we don’t just teach a curriculum, we teach the child. We provide a steady, nurturing environment where pupils feel seen, heard, and valued, ensuring their natural resilience is matched by our unwavering belief in their potential.
Joining our team means becoming an advocate for our families and a pillar of our community. We are a school that refuses to stand still, it is currently a particularly exciting time for Griffin as we develop and renovate our site, provision and offer. We invest heavily in the tools that actually make a difference and developing impactful partnerships:
The Berry Street Education Model (BSEM): As a pilot school for BSEM, we are at the forefront of trauma-informed teaching. Our staff are trained to use strategies that increase engagement and support the self-regulation of students with complex needs.
Specialist Support with UP Therapists: We don’t expect our teachers to do it alone. By partnering with Unlocking Potential (UP) therapists, we provide high-level therapeutic support and mental health expertise directly within our school, ensuring both students and staff feel supported.
HandsOn London: We work in partnership with HandsOn London to provide incredible opportunities in our Forest School.
Inclusivity & Evolution: Our staff are experts at adapting their practice to meet the needs of a multifaceted student body. We move away from "one-size-fits-all" teaching in favour of purposeful, culturally responsive pedagogy.
Food Bank: We provide 500kg of food every Friday through our school food bank.
Collective Resilience: Just like our community, our staff team is tight-knit. We look out for one another, sharing the workload and the wins in equal measure.
Come and join us on our exciting journey. If you are a grounded, empathetic educator ready to make a real-world impact, we would love to meet you.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Griffin Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and behave in a way which reflects this.
Appointment to this post will be subject to satisfactory safeguarding pre-employment checks including a Barred List check, Disclosure and Barring Service check and references.
Please note, it is a criminal offence to apply for this post of employment if you are barred from working with children and young people.
Applying for the job
Please complete the online application.
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About Griffin Primary School
- School type
- Academies, None, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 180 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Griffin Primary School website
- Email address
- rrobson@griffinprimary.org
Griffin Primary School is located in the heart of The Patmore Estate, nestled between Battersea and Nine Elms. The school has ample grounds, including our 'forest in the city' and large astroturf multi use games area.
The school has excellent transport links, with both underground and overground stations nearby, as well as bus stops.
Griffin Primary School is a proud member of The Elliot Foundation Academies Trust.
Arranging a visit to Griffin Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email rrobson@griffinprimary.org.
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