Outstanding Autism-Specialist Primary School – N10 (Permanent)
Start: September 2025  Salary: £41,455 – £47,235 (Outer London)

The school

• Ofsted: Outstanding, LA-maintained, reception to Year 6.
• Learners: All pupils hold an EHCP with a primary diagnosis of autism; many work significantly below age-related expectations and show “spikey” attainment profiles.
• Approach: Person-centred, multi-disciplinary and evidence-based (TEACCH, SCERTS, Attention Autism, PECS, Intensive Interaction).
• Care element: Several pupils need medication routines, enteral feeding, sanitary or nappy support, moving-and-handling and other intimate-care plans. Full training and clinical guidance provided.

The role

• Lead a class of up to eight pupils with specialist HLTAs, TAs and on-site therapists (SLT, OT, EP).
• Blend the EYFS/Primary curriculum with autism-specific strategies, setting sharp, personalised targets drawn from each child’s EHCP.
• Track small-step progress using Evidence for Learning and deliver precise contributions to annual reviews.
• Embed daily functional communication, sensory regulation and life-skills teaching.
• Work in close partnership with families and external agencies to secure genuinely holistic outcomes.
• Model exemplary safeguarding and uphold the school’s culture of dignity, independence and respect.

What we’re looking for

Essential

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or EYTS plus solid KS1 experience.
• Proven impact in SEND or complex-needs classrooms.
• Calm, organised, reflective and resilient.
• Professional delivery of intimate-care plans and medication procedures.

Highly Desirable

• Postgraduate SEN qualification (e.g. NASENCO, MEd Autism).
• Experience drafting EHCP outcomes and leading multi-agency reviews.
• Manual-handling or Team-Teach certification.
• UK driving licence for community-based learning.

Why join?

• Outstanding leadership that gives staff real autonomy and time to innovate.
• Two extra PPA sessions each week for planning, assessment and professional dialogue.
• Generous CPD—AET, Makaton L1-4, PECS, NHS dysphagia and sensory-integration training, all fully funded.
• Free on-site parking, cycle scheme and an 8-minute walk from N10 with multiple bus routes.

Safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Appointment is subject to enhanced DBS, prohibition and online checks, plus satisfactory references.

Additional requirements:

• References confirming suitability for role
• Commitment to Safeguarding
• Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service
• Eligibility to work in the UK

Benefits

• Support from dedicated and knowledgeable specialist consultants
• Continual professional development through online training
• Competitive pay rates related to your experience
• Opportunities within a range of schools and provisions
• Refer a friend bonus with £150 in vouchers.

For more info please contact Sade on 0203 657 8329.