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Teacher in Hilary House Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASC) Resource Base

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Battersea, London, SW11 2TD

This job expired on 13 May 2026 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  Start date: September 2026

• Closing date

  13 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• 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/UPS
• Additional allowances:

  + SEN point

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a highly motivated and excellent teacher to join our successful ASC Resource Base, Hilary House, within our inclusive mainstream primary school.

Hilary House caters for 20 children with an autism diagnosis and provides a nurturing, structured and aspirational environment where every child is supported to thrive.

The successful applicant will be:

• A passionate, creative and accomplished practitioner, committed to inclusive education.
• inspirational and highly effective in the classroom;
• Experienced in teaching pupils with ASC in the primary phase (preferred).
• Skilled in planning and delivering effective, engaging learning opportunities tailored to individual needs.
• Confident in managing a small team of support staff to ensure high-quality provision.
• Able to work closely with mainstream colleagues to facilitate smooth integration for children into lessons across the school.
• Have experience of teaching phonics successfully (preferably Little Wandle)
• Be a reflective practitioner who is committed to continuous professional development and improvement;
• Be a collaborative, committed team player with a sense of humour, creativity, and energy.

All shortlisted candidates will be observed teaching.

What the school offers its staff

We offer:

• A supportive, collaborative and welcoming school community.
• A commitment to supporting high quality professional development
• A chance to make a real difference in the lives of children with ASC and their families.
• Involved and supportive parents and governors
• Strong partnerships with our parish of Sacred Heart
• Staff Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Excellent transport links
• Free parking.
• Located close to Clapham Junction Station

If you are a reflective, compassionate and skilled teacher who shares our commitment to inclusive education, we would love to hear from you.

Visits are warmly welcomed.

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 Wandsworth Council website https://jobs.richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk/

For any further details please contact ­­­­the school on the telephone number or email below.

Completed application should be returned to the school by emailadmin@sacredheart-battersea.wandsworth.sch.uk

Closing date: 13 May 2026 (at noon)

Interviews: 19 May 2026

Commitment to safeguarding

“The Federation of Sacred Heart and St Mary’s Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment.”

“The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification and will be subject to pre-employment checks including a health check, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.”

CVs are not accepted.

This job post has expired.

Additional documents

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

PS - Class Teacher.doc - 57.5 KB (opens in new tab)

Wandsworth Application form.doc - 208 KB (opens in new tab)

JD - Class Teacher.doc - 52.5 KB (opens in new tab)

About Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Battersea

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 382 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Battersea website
• Email address: admin@sacredheart-battersea.wandsworth.sch.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/sacred-heart-catholic-primary-school-battersea

The Federation of Sacred Heart and St Mary’s Catholic Primary Schools, Battersea

Arranging a visit to Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Battersea

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@sacredheart-battersea.wandsworth.sch.uk.

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