14 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    19 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    5 June 2026

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5

Working pattern

Full time (Can be done as a job share): 32.5 hours

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

Teacher Main Scale and SEN1 Allowance of £2,787 pa

Pay scale

Teachers Main scale

Additional allowances

SEN1 Allowance of £2,787 pa

What skills and experience we're looking for

  • Skilled SEND Teacher with experience in working with pupils with ASD and/or SLD.​

  • Someone who is resilient, creative, and highly motivated to make a meaningful difference to pupils’ lives.​

  • A team player who values collaboration and will contribute positively to our dedicated and supportive staff team


What the school offers its staff

Little Heath School is a thriving special school for pupils aged 11–19 with learning difficulties and complex needs, many of whom are on the autistic spectrum. Situated in attractive, leafy surroundings on the border of the London Borough of Ryebridge, We provide a nurturing and aspirational learning environment tailored to the individual needs of each pupil.​

Due to the rapid and sustained growth of our provision across two sites, we are expanding our team and looking to appoint exceptional professionals who are passionate about making a difference.

This growth reflects the increasing demand for high-quality, autism teachers, education and our commitment to getting it right for every young person we serve. It is an exciting and pivotal time to join Little Heath School and play a key role in shaping the next phase of our development. The successful candidate will be flexible in their approach and will cater for the full 19 age range.

We also offer join up to our Westfield Well being package, with an Employee Assistance Programme.

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.

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.

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 Little Heath School

School type
Special schools, Does not apply, ages 11 to 19
School size
236 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 19
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Email address
ogayle@lheath.net
Phone number
020 8599 4864

Arranging a visit to Little Heath School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email ogayle@lheath.net.

School location

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