Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Resource Base Teacher

Riversdale Primary School, London, SW18 5JP

65 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Required: September 2026 / As soon as possible

• Closing date

  30 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  27 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - Fixed Term - Maternity Cover - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS
• Additional allowances:

  + SEN point (£2,787)

What skills and experience we're looking for

You will be responsible for leading a class of children with SLCN/ASD.

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 similar provision.

We are looking for a candidate who:

• Has additional SEND and/or ASD qualifications or a commitment to undertake such training.
• Has experience of working effectively with children with SLCN/ASD, ideally in a Base or specialist setting.
• Has experience of working effectively with children in EYFS.
• Can work effectively with children that are non-verbal, pre-verbal and/or newly-verbal.
• Understands strategies that support pupils with emotional regulation.
• 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.

What the school offers its staff

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

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.

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 Steven Sousa (Headteacher) via email: head@riversdaleschool.org.uk

An Application Form, 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 head@riversdaleschool.org.uk

Closing date: 30th September 2026 (at noon), though the school reserves the right to close applications earlier, if deemed appropriate.

Interviews: Throughout August & September 2026.

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.

Riversdale Primary School
302a Merton Road,
Wandsworth, London
SW18 5JP
Tel: 020 8874 6904
Interim Headteacher – Steven Sousa
Website: www.riversdaleprimaryschool.co.uk

Commitment to safeguarding

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

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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.

Job Description and Person Specification.docx - 2.63 MB (opens in new tab)

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

About Riversdale Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 324 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Riversdale Primary School website
• Email address: head@riversdaleschool.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/riversdale-primary-school

Arranging a visit to Riversdale Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email head@riversdaleschool.org.uk.

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