Edmund Waller Primary - Teacher for children with Autism
Edmund Waller Primary School, London, SE14 5LY17 days remaining to apply
Start date details
Summer term
Closing date
19 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
2 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
- MPS/UPS
Additional allowances
SEN allowance
What skills and experience we're looking for
EXPERIENCE
1. Successful experience of teaching children with autism, in a resource base, mainstream or special school setting
2. Experience of implementing learning support programmes and/or therapeutic programmes with individuals or groups of children.
3. Experience of working with colleagues to set short term goals for individual children and of supporting the children in achieving these.
4. Willingness to lead and manage other adults in a team situation.
5. Experience of working with professionals from a variety of outside agencies.
KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
1. An understanding of the principles of inclusion and a demonstrable commitment to inclusive education for all.
2. A commitment to developing a good working knowledge of programmes/ strategies available to support children with different types of Special Educational Need, including autism.
3. A commitment to developing a good understanding of the communication strategies used to support children with ASC, including Makaton, TEACCH and the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS).
4. A thorough knowledge of the National Curriculum.
5. A commitment to developing a good understanding of assessment strategies for children with SEND.
6. Knowledge of the roles of the various outside agencies available to provide support to the school.
7. Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding legislature and procedures.
SKILL AND ABILITIES
1. Ability to demonstrate the skills of an outstanding teacher.
2. Ability to lead, enthuse and motivate other members of staff.
3. Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing with a diverse range of audiences, including; children, parents and carers, staff and external professionals.
4. Ability to work well as a member of a team and to gain the confidence of
Person Specification
Teacher for Children with Autism
teachers, support staff, parents and carers and other professionals.
5. High level of emotional intelligence and very good interpersonal skills.
6. Ability to build very effective relationships with children, to motivate learning and to build self-esteem.
7. Ability to work independently with minimum supervision and to manage own work and time effectively.
8. Ability to maintain confidentiality.
9. Ability to use initiative and to innovate within the aims, ethos and policies of the school.
10. Ability to work effectively under pressure, to prioritise appropriately and to meet deadlines.
11. A commitment to further your own professional development and to the principle of continuous improvement.
What the school offers its staff
We offer:
- a creative environment with plenty of space for outdoor learning
- highly engaged parents and governors
- a supportive and approachable leadership team
- regular CPD and opportunities for career progression
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification available via the school website.
Applicants who believe they have the suitable experience and matching skills for this post are welcome to apply.
Edmund Waller Primary School is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for the successful candidate in accordance with Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education legislation.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We have a number of policies and procedures in place that contribute to our safeguarding commitment, including our Safeguarding Policy which can be viewed in the policies section on our school website.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Edmund Waller Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 432 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Edmund Waller Primary School website
- Email address
- jobs@edmundwaller.lewisham.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 0207 639 0436
Edmund Waller is a 2 form entry school situated in the Telegraph Hill area of New Cross, within 10 minutes walk of Nunhead. It has very spacious grounds and large classrooms.
Arranging a visit to Edmund Waller Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jobs@edmundwaller.lewisham.sch.uk.
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