Autism / Complex Needs Class Teacher - Sutton

Special Needs Class Teacher - Special School (Sutton)

September 2026 Start Date

Full-Time and Long-Term (Term Time Only)

MPS Point 1 - 6, £37,870 - £50,473 (£194.21 - £258.84 per day)

Sutton, South West London

An exceptional school in Sutton is looking for a Special Needs Class Teacher to join their supportive team on a long-term basis. This is an exciting opportunity for a SEN Teacher who wants to be part of a well-established school and drive inclusive practice across the school.

From the moment you step into this setting, you can see their unwavering commitment to their pupils. They are proud champions of their young people and demonstrate their caring, supportive, adaptable and genuine approach to teaching SEND pupils. 

Most importantly, we are looking for the right person who can demonstrate respect and ambition for our pupils. We look forward to hearing from you!

About the school: 

• Supportive SEND setting, catering to students with a diagnosis of Autism, SLD, PMLD, complex needs, and speech and language difficulties 

• Sensory and trauma-informed practice approach 

• Strong emphasis on staff wellbeing, including HR support and a wellbeing initiative

• Regular staff social events and wellbeing activities

As a Special Needs Teacher, you will be able to:

• Teaching (in relation to teaching pupils with profound / severe learning disabilities and / or autism)

• Contribute to the development of a curriculum that is ambitious and designed to give all pupils the knowledge and cultural capital they need to succeed in life

• Promote and develop literacy and numeracy skills throughout teaching and learning activities so that literacy and numeracy do not present barriers to learning

• Provide intervention activities for those pupils who need support to boost attainment/progress or who require additional challenge

• Undertake the teaching of SEN pupils with Education Health and Care Plans, across the range of SEN needs and ages

• Supervise and guide the work of any support staff including Teaching Assistants (TAs) and Senior Teaching Assistants (STAs) who are assigned to work with post holder’s classes/pupils

• Promote student independence by supporting the development of self-care and life skills, while providing personal and intimate care with the utmost dignity, sensitivity, and respect

• Work collaboratively as an active member of the school community, building strong, professional relationships with students, parents/carers, colleagues, and external partners