SEND Teacher - KS3 to KS5 Autism
Barnet, North London | Full-time | Specialist SEND School
Parker Smith Inclusion is recruiting a SEND Teacher to take responsibility for a settled KS3–KS5 autism class within a specialist school in Barnet.
This is a really appealing opportunity for a teacher who enjoys highly individualised teaching and wants to join a classroom with an established, strong support team already in place.
The class includes pupils across KS3 to KS5 with a range of abilities, working broadly between pre-KS1 and KS1 standards in English and maths.
The role
You will be responsible for creating meaningful, accessible learning that reflects each pupil’s individual starting point.
Your responsibilities will include:
-
Planning and delivering highly differentiated lessons
-
Teaching English and maths at pre-KS1 to KS1 levels
-
Supporting pupils with autism across KS3, KS4 and KS5
-
Developing communication, engagement and independence
-
Adapting learning around individual strengths and needs
-
Leading and directing an experienced classroom support team
-
Monitoring progress and contributing to individual learning targets
-
Creating a structured and predictable classroom environment
-
Working closely with the wider SEND team
What makes this role attractive?
This is not a class in crisis.
The pupils are settled, and there is already a strong team around the class, allowing the incoming teacher to focus on building relationships, developing learning and getting the best from the pupils.
Although the students are secondary and post-16 age, their academic levels are much earlier. This makes the role particularly suitable for someone who enjoys:
-
Highly differentiated teaching
-
Early developmental learning
-
Autism-specific practice
-
Small-step progress
-
Practical and engaging approaches to English and maths
Who are we looking for?
We would particularly like to hear from:
Essential:
-
Strong understanding of differentiated teaching
-
Confidence supporting autistic pupils
-
Ability to lead a classroom team
-
Patient, flexible and creative approach
-
Full-time availability
Previous specialist school or autism experience would be highly desirable.
Why consider this opportunity?
Teaching older pupils working at early developmental levels requires a particular skill set.
You need to recognise meaningful progress, adapt constantly and teach the pupil in front of you rather than simply following an age-related curriculum.
In return, you will be joining a settled class with an experienced team already around you — giving you a strong foundation from which to teach.
Parker Smith Inclusion
Parker Smith Inclusion specialises exclusively in SEND and specialist education recruitment.
We provide honest information about the schools we work with, transparent PAYE arrangements where applicable and ongoing support throughout your placement.
If you are a SEND Teacher, Autism Teacher or specialist teacher looking for your next role in Barnet, I would be very interested in speaking with you.
Parker Smith Inclusion is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory references, appropriate vetting and an enhanced DBS check.
Please contact Zack on 02030114848 or email zack@psinclusion.co.uk