SEN Class Teacher

Tooting Primary School, London, SW17 8HE

6 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Required for September 2026

• Closing date

  18 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  12 May 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/UPS+SEN Allowance (Not ECT)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking teachers who:

• Have experience working with pupils with SEND, particularly autism
• Are passionate about inclusive education
• Demonstrate creativity, flexibility and resilience
• Are committed to making a meaningful difference in children’s lives

If you are excited by the opportunity to work in a school where every voice is heard and every success is celebrated, we’d love to hear from you.

What the school offers its staff

We are seeking to appoint an inspiring, dedicated and compassionate ASD Resource Base Class Teacher to join our supportive and forward thinking team and school community in September 2026.

Our ASD Resource Base is a key strength of the school - Small class sizes (8 pupils per class), Supported by experienced Teaching Assistants and a HLTA, Bright, newly refurbished classrooms, Two state-of-the-art sensory rooms, Additional small group teaching spaces, On-site Occupational Therapy (OT) and Speech & Language Therapy (SALT) two days per week

Therapists contribute to classroom practice, deliver targeted interventions, support staff development, and work closely with families.

As part of the Graveney Trust (a partnership of three local schools), we benefit from shared expertise and outstanding professional development opportunities, including links with a high-performing secondary school with multiple Outstanding Ofsted judgements.

We offer:

• Exceptional CPD and career progression opportunities
• Skilled Teaching Assistants in every class
• A bespoke, enriched curriculum with specialist teachers
• Strong, supportive and innovative leadership
• A collaborative, friendly and hardworking team
• Excellent transport links
• Engaged pupils and supportive families

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 school’s website: www.tootingprimary.org and the application forms from Graveney School’s website recruitment@graveney.wandsworth.sch.uk

For any further details please contact the primary school on 0203 700 0790

Completed application forms must be returned to Graveney Trust, electronically to recruitment@graveney.wandsworth.sch.uk or by post to Graveney School, HR Department, Welham Road, SW17 9BU

Applications must be submitted using Graveney Trust’s application form and Equal Opportunities Recruitment Monitoring Form. Please do not apply using the ‘apply’ button on any other website.

Closing Date: 18 May 2026 (at noon)

Interviews: To be advised

Applications will be reviewed and shortlisted as they are received.

The Trust reserves the right to close the advert at any time.

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.

Please note that we do not accept CVs and no agencies

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 Teacher - JD and PS.pdf - 455 KB (opens in new tab)

RECRUITMENT MONITORING FORM Graveney Trust - March 2024.doc - 63.5 KB (opens in new tab)

APPLICATION FORM Graveney Trust - February 2024.doc - 124 KB (opens in new tab)

About Tooting Primary School

• School type: Free Schools, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 397 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Tooting Primary School website
• Email address: recruitment@graveney.wandsworth.sch.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/tooting-primary-school

Tooting Primary School opened in September 2013 and was rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted in June 2015.

As part of the Graveney Multi Academy Trust [MAT] comprising 3 local schools, we are able to utilize the amazing resources and expertise of an outstanding secondary school (5 consecutive Outstanding reports), to offer exceptional training and advancement opportunities.

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