SEN Class Teacher
Smallwood Primary School and Language Unit, London, SW17 0TWThis job expired on 14 May 2026 – see similar jobs
Start date details
Required from September 2026 or earlier
Closing date
14 May 2026 at 9am
Date listed
30 April 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 – UP3
Additional allowances
+ SEN 1 (£2,539)
What skills and experience we're looking for
We require a confident, enthusiastic teachers with a ‘can do’ mentality and excellent inter-personal skills to work as part of a team in developing and delivering a range of learning activities.
With our Language Unit growing from 45 this September, there’s never been a more exciting time to join us!
You will be:
- An outstanding classroom practitioner
- Knowledgeable about Speech, Language and Communication Difficulties.
- Passionate about teaching and learning
- Able to demonstrate a good knowledge of communication disorders, including DLD, Autism and effective strategies used to enhance the learning and development of these pupils
- Ability to adapt the curriculum to suit the needs of the children.
- Committed to enabling pupils to progress in all areas of their educational experiences in our school
- Committed to inclusion
- Willing to undertake training for professional development
Significant experience in the teaching of children with autism spectrum disorders, and/or language impairment is essential and knowledge of Makaton and TEACCH is desirable.
What the school offers its staff
Are you passionate about supporting children’s learning and development?
Do you want to make a real difference in a vibrant, creative, and ambitious school?
Smallwood Primary School and Language Unit is seeking dedicated SEN Teacher to join our expanding team.
We are a school moving forward with purpose to improve the quality of teaching and learning with a commitment to raising standards.
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Smallwood Primary School Language Unit for an excellent practitioner who is committed to the development of high-quality inclusive provision for pupils with language impairments and associated special educational needs.
This is an exciting time to join Smallwood’s team as there are opportunities for forward thinking, passionate individuals to play a significant part in further developing our school.
To arrange a visit please contact the school via email: admin@smallwood.wandsworth.sch.uk
Further information about the job
For further information and to apply please download an application and details from the Wandsworth Council website https://jobs.wandsworth.gov.uk/
Completed application to be returned to the school by email admin@smallwood.wandsworth.sch.uk
Closing date: 14 May 2026 (at 9am)
Interviews: week commencing 18 May 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 an Enhanced DBS check.
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Smallwood Primary School and Language Unit
- School type
- Local authority maintained schools, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 251 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Smallwood Primary School and Language Unit website
- Email address
- admin@smallwood.wandsworth.sch.uk
Smallwood Primary is an expanding school, with a Language Resource Base and Children’s Centre, conveniently situated close to Earlsfield mainline station and Tooting Broadway underground. We are a school moving forward with purpose to improve the quality of teaching and learning with a commitment to raising standards.
We are passionate about the education of our children, continuous professional development of all staff and a strong partnership with parents and the wider community.
Arranging a visit to Smallwood Primary School and Language Unit
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@smallwood.wandsworth.sch.uk.
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