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Specialist Teacher – Specialist Resource Provision (SRP)

Queen's Park Primary School, London, W10 4DQ

61 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  22 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  22 May 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• 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:

  SEND Allowance

What skills and experience we're looking for

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Experience working with pupils with SEND, particularly autism and social communication needs.
• Strong understanding of emotional regulation, sensory processing and inclusive teaching approaches.
• Ability to create structured, nurturing and engaging learning environments.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Desirable

• Experience working within a specialist provision.
• Knowledge or training in approaches such as SCERTS.
• Experience working collaboratively with therapists and external agencies.

What the school offers its staff

We offer a warm and welcoming school community at the heart of a diverse and vibrant area. Our staff team is supportive and collaborative, our parents and governors are engaged and encouraging, and our pupils are kind, respectful and eager to achieve their potential.

We are also committed to the professional development of staff and there in an opportunity to engage in further roles for development across the federation.

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.

Role Overview

We are seeking to recruit a dedicated and passionate Specialist Teacher for our recently established Specialist Resource Provision (SRP). The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to inclusive education and supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND), particularly those who experience challenges with social communication, emotional regulation and sensory processing differences.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children by creating a nurturing, structured and engaging learning environment where pupils feel safe, valued and empowered to succeed. The successful candidate will bring creativity, initiative and compassion to their teaching practice and will work collaboratively to ensure pupils develop the social, emotional and academic skills needed to live happy and fulfilling lives as independently as possible.

In return, we offer a warm and welcoming school community at the heart of a diverse and vibrant area. Our staff team is supportive and collaborative, our parents and governors are engaged and encouraging, and our pupils are kind, respectful and eager to achieve their potential.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning

• Plan and deliver engaging activities based on an adapted curriculum tailored to pupils’ individual strengths, interests and developmental needs.
• Provide a structured and predictable learning environment with clear boundaries and routines that promote emotional regulation and a sense of safety.
• Use creative and innovative approaches to maximize pupil engagement, motivation and participation.
• Support pupils within mainstream link classes through differentiation, targeted interventions and inclusive practice.
• Facilitate positive peer interactions and encourage social development within the classroom, playground and wider school environment.
• Promote a love of learning and create shared social experiences that develop pupils’ confidence and group learning skills.

Communication and Inclusion

• Use appropriate communication strategies to support pupils at different stages of language development.
• Implement visual supports and communication aids to promote understanding, reduce anxiety and encourage independence.
• Promote the inclusion of autistic pupils and pupils with SEND across the mainstream school environment.
• Develop strong partnerships with link teachers and support staff to ensure consistent approaches and effective provision.

Pupil Wellbeing and Behaviour Support

• Develop an in-depth understanding of each pupil’s individual profile, sensory needs and emotional regulation strategies.
• Create responsive learning environments that support regulation and proactively de-escalate potential dysregulation.
• Implement agreed interventions in line with the school’s Behaviour and Wellbeing Policy to ensure the safety and wellbeing of pupils, staff and the learning environment.
• Maintain up-to-date child-centred documentation, including Emotional Regulation Support Plans and relevant assessment records.

Assessment and Record Keeping

• Monitor, assess and record pupil progress through formative and summative assessment procedures.
• Maintain accurate records in line with school policies, including marking, assessment and safeguarding documentation such as CPOMS.
• Share progress, concerns and next steps collaboratively with colleagues to inform future planning and provision.

Partnership Working

• Build positive relationships with parents, carers and external professionals involved in pupils’ education and care, including Speech and Language Therapists and Occupational Therapists.
• Lead educational visits and community-based learning opportunities, ensuring appropriate risk assessments and safeguarding procedures are followed.
• Attend staff meetings, professional development sessions and relevant training opportunities, including specialist SEND training such as SCERTS.

Professional Responsibilities

• Work under the direction of the Head of School and SENCO.
• Maintain an up-to-date understanding of current developments in neurodiversity and inclusive education.
• Read, understand and adhere to all relevant school policies, including Safeguarding, SEND, Behaviour and Wellbeing.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding all information obtained through the school.

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

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

SRP Class Teacher Advert.docx - 1.96 MB (opens in new tab)

About Queen's Park Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, Does not apply, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 266 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Queen's Park Primary School website
• Email address: mroyle@queensparkschool.co.uk
• Phone number: 02033515860
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/queen-s-park-primary-school-london

 Queen’s Park Primary School is a vibrant and inclusive community school nestled in the heart of London. We take immense pride in celebrating the rich diversity of our school community, where every child is valued, nurtured, and empowered to thrive. We are a one-form entry school with use of local sites where we run forest-school.


At Queen’s Park Primary School, our mission is to develop the wellbeing of the whole child, recognising that happiness, health, and confidence are the foundations of successful learning. Wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do, and our dedicated team works tirelessly to create a safe and supportive environment where every child feels respected, inspired, and capable of achieving their full potential.


Our curriculum is broad, balanced, and designed to foster a love of learning. We believe that education is about more than just knowledge; it’s about equipping children with the skills they need to become experts in their own right, curious thinkers, and lifelong learners. Through our engaging lessons, hands-on outdoor learning opportunities, and emphasis on creativity, we help our pupils to discover their passions and talents.


Living in a culturally rich city like London, we are fortunate to be able to provide our children with experiences that extend far beyond the classroom. From visiting world-renowned museums and galleries to exploring green spaces and engaging in diverse cultural activities, we aim to broaden our pupils’ horizons and deepen their understanding of the world around them.


We are incredibly proud of the inclusive and supportive ethos that defines our school. Together, as staff, parents, and the wider community, we work in partnership to ensure every child feels a sense of belonging and is empowered to achieve all they are capable of. 

Arranging a visit to Queen's Park Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email mroyle@queensparkschool.co.uk.

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