Details:
- Salary: £44,238 - 52,300 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: SW6 Sands End Greater London
- Date: 3 days ago
Description:
Job Title: SEND Primary Teacher (QTS)
Location: Chelsea, London [confirm vs Imperial Wharf before posting]
Salary: £44,238 - £52,300, dependent on experience
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Start Date: September 2026 or January 2027
Description:
First Bridge School is a DfE-registered specialist SEND school in Chelsea, London, for pupils aged 2 to 11 with autism and complex developmental needs. We're hiring a qualified Primary Teacher (QTS) to lead a class at KS1/KS2 level in a fully integrated therapeutic model, working daily alongside Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists and Behaviour Specialists.
As Primary Teacher, you will:
* Plan and deliver SEND-aligned lessons tailored to EHCP targets
* Use autism-specific strategies including structured routines, visual supports and communication systems
* Differentiate for pupils with ASC, speech and language needs, and developmental delays
* Work collaboratively with SaLT, OT and behaviour teams for a consistent approach
* Monitor progress through continuous assessment and observation
* Maintain strong communication with parents, carers and professionals
We're looking for:
* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and completed ECT induction
* Experience teaching at KS1/KS2 level
* Strong understanding of EHCPs, differentiation and personalised learning
* Confident classroom management using structured, consistent approaches
* Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
* SEND, autism, or diverse learning needs experience desirable (TEACCH, PECS, or ABA-informed approaches a plus)
You'll get a manageable workload, daily collaboration with therapists, funded SEND-specific CPD, 34 days' holiday, and a laptop for work and home use. This Primary Teacher role suits educators who want structured, purposeful teaching and long-term pupil development over short-term attainment metrics.
First Bridge School is committed to safeguarding. Enhanced DBS and other pre-employment checks apply. This vacancy is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974