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LARP Teacher (ASD and complex needs)

Fossdene Primary School, London, SE7 7NQ

11 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2026

• Closing date

  6 October 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  5 September 2025

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: Monday-Friday with off-site PPA
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Main Scale/Upper Pay Scale
• Additional allowances:

  SEN allowance

What skills and experience we're looking for

Our new LARP at Fossdene opened its doors in September 2025. We are a 16 place LARP for children with ASD and complex learning needs aged 4-11. This is an exciting opportunity to open the second classroom in our LARP, working as part of a large team in a vibrant setting.

We are looking for an experienced teacher who is looking for a new challenge and is absolutely committed to meeting the needs of our learner. You will be excited about working as part of a team to ensure the best possible outcomes for our children.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced teacher who has :

• Experience of teaching in a primary school, ideally within a special school or LARP setting.
• Significant experience of working with children with SEND.
• Understanding of best practice in working with children with ASD and/or significant learning needs.
• A desire to make a difference in our community.
• A commitment to inclusion.
• A desire to work in a diverse and multicultural setting.
• Great communication skills
• Flexibility and a sense of humour
• Commitment to multi-agency working

What the school offers its staff

• Bespoke CPD to each member of staff
• Happy and diverse school community
• Great transport links to central London
• Walking distance from Maritime Greenwich
• Laptop/ipad
• PPA on or off site weekly
• Opportunities for flexible working

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.

Visits or an informal chat with the Head of School can be arranged by emailing larp@acorn.greenwich.sch.uk.

Interviews will be held in the week beginning the 13th October 2025.

Commitment to safeguarding

Fossdene Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people. The successful candidate must demonstrate that they are fully committed to our safeguarding policies and procedures.
Pre-employment checks and references will be sought and the successful candidate will need to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

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

Application_Form___Teaching_Support_Staff_July_2019 (1).doc - 291 KB (opens in new tab)

SEN Provision Teacher PS.pdf - 29.1 KB (opens in new tab)

About Fossdene Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 210 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Fossdene Primary School website
• Email address: larp@acorn.greenwich.sch.uk
• Phone number: 02088585585
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/fossdene-primary-school

Inclusive 1 form entry primary school in Charlton, South East London.

Arranging a visit to Fossdene Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email larp@acorn.greenwich.sch.uk.

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