Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Resource Base Teacher

Granard Primary School, London, SW15 6XA

28 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Required: September 2026

• Closing date

  22 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  25 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Salary: MPS
• Additional allowances:

  + SEN point (£2,787)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a candidate who:

• Has additional SEN/ASD qualifications or a commitment to undertake such training
• Has experience of working effectively with children with ASD, ideally in a Base or specialist setting
• Can work effectively with children who have emotional needs
• Has a good understanding of special needs children and how to inspire and motivate them
• Has excellent spoken and written language skills and is able to challenge, inspire and motivate others
• Has high expectations and is dedicated in enabling children to fulfil their full potential
• Supports and promotes the inclusive ethos of the school through the development of a personalised learning programme and the integration of pupils into mainstream, where appropriate.

If you are interested in joining our dedicated, friendly, supportive and highly motivated team, please contact the school office. Visits to the school are strongly recommended. To arrange a visit or for further information please contact Mrs O’Reilly (Head of Base) on 020 8788 3606.

What the school offers its staff

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join ASD Resource Base within our inclusive mainstream Primary School.

Our Base opened in September 2022. From September 2026 we will be increasing our intake from 64 to up to 72 children. You will be responsible for leading a class of SEN/ASD children.

The successful practitioner needs to have knowledge, skills and experience of teaching pupils with ASD in the primary phase, ideally in a specialist Base or provision.

We believe our school motto sums up our vision: Growing together; Achieving together.

For the right candidate, we can offer:

• A dedicated Leadership Team and a supportive, professional environment
• Excellent CPD opportunities to develop you professionally and many varied opportunities to foster your passions and talents
• Manageable workloads and achievable deadlines.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

An information pack, including a Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below or from the Wandsworth Council website https://jobs.richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk/

Completed applications should be returned via email to info@granard.wandsworth.sch.uk

Closing date: 22 April 2026 (at noon)

Interviews: Week commencing 27 April 2026

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is subject to a DBS check.

CVs are not accepted.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

ASD Resource Base Teacher - Person Specification.docx - 69 KB (opens in new tab)

Wandsworth Application form.doc - 208 KB (opens in new tab)

ASD Resource Base Teacher - Job Description.docx - 69.8 KB (opens in new tab)

About Granard Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 349 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Granard Primary School website
• Email address: info@granard.wandsworth.sch.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/granard-primary-school

We have a wonderful community spirit that celebrates our vibrant and diverse multi-cultural community and are looking to appoint an outstanding practitioner who is passionate, dynamic and committed; has high aspirations for the pupils; will promote effective speech and language within the EY setting; will make learning fun and has a genuine belief that all children have the potential for success.

We believe our school motto sums up our vision: Growing together; Achieving together

Arranging a visit to Granard Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email info@granard.wandsworth.sch.uk.

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