SEN Classroom Teacher
| Posting date: | 06 June 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 June 2026 |
| Location: | Romford, Essex, RM6 5RX |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 05d021c7-1513-4a66-a10e-d0fdd16b4960 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
• Skilled SEND Teacher with experience in working with pupils with ASD and/or SLD.
• Someone who is resilient, creative, and highly motivated to make a meaningful difference to pupils’ lives.
• A team player who values collaboration and will contribute positively to our dedicated and supportive staff team
What the school offers its staff
Little Heath School is a thriving special school for pupils aged 11–19 with learning difficulties and complex needs, many of whom are on the autistic spectrum. Situated in attractive, leafy surroundings on the border of the London Borough of Ryebridge, We provide a nurturing and aspirational learning environment tailored to the individual needs of each pupil.
Due to the rapid and sustained growth of our provision across two sites, we are expanding our team and looking to appoint exceptional professionals who are passionate about making a difference.
This growth reflects the increasing demand for high-quality, autism teachers, education and our commitment to getting it right for every young person we serve. It is an exciting and pivotal time to join Little Heath School and play a key role in shaping the next phase of our development. The successful candidate will be flexible in their approach and will cater for the full 19 age range.
We also offer join up to our Westfield Well being package, with an Employee Assistance Programme.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
• Skilled SEND Teacher with experience in working with pupils with ASD and/or SLD.
• Someone who is resilient, creative, and highly motivated to make a meaningful difference to pupils’ lives.
• A team player who values collaboration and will contribute positively to our dedicated and supportive staff team
What the school offers its staff
Little Heath School is a thriving special school for pupils aged 11–19 with learning difficulties and complex needs, many of whom are on the autistic spectrum. Situated in attractive, leafy surroundings on the border of the London Borough of Ryebridge, We provide a nurturing and aspirational learning environment tailored to the individual needs of each pupil.
Due to the rapid and sustained growth of our provision across two sites, we are expanding our team and looking to appoint exceptional professionals who are passionate about making a difference.
This growth reflects the increasing demand for high-quality, autism teachers, education and our commitment to getting it right for every young person we serve. It is an exciting and pivotal time to join Little Heath School and play a key role in shaping the next phase of our development. The successful candidate will be flexible in their approach and will cater for the full 19 age range.
We also offer join up to our Westfield Well being package, with an Employee Assistance Programme.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.