SEND Teacher • Merton • Full-Time • ASAP Start • Temp to Perm contract option • Paid to Scale A well-established and expanding primary school in the London Borough of Merton is seeking a passionate and experienced SEND Teacher to join their dedicated team from September. The Role As the class teacher within the base, you will lead a small class of up to five pupils, all with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and a range of associated communication and learning needs. The class follows a sensory-based and highly structured curriculum, and you will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging, individualised learning experiences that support both academic progress and personal development. You will work closely with a skilled and supportive team of teaching assistants, alongside other SEND professionals within the school. There is regular input from external specialists across Merton, and the school actively encourages ongoing training and professional development. This is a full-time, long-term SEND Teacher position, with the opportunity to become a permanent role for the right candidate. The Ideal Candidate Will Have: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) Proven experience working with children with SEND, particularly those with Autism A strong understanding of approaches such as Attention Autism, TEACCH, Makaton, and/or PECS A nurturing, flexible, and child-centred teaching approach The ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team The School T hriving and inclusive primary school in Merton, known for its strong leadership, supportive culture, and commitment to meeting the needs of all learners. The school places a high value on inclusive practice, teamwork, and staff wellbeing, and offers regular CPD opportunities to support professional growth. The school is well-served by public transport and also offers on-site parking. If you are a creative, committed SEND teacher who is passionate about supporting pupils with autism to thrive in a specialist setting, we would love to hear from you. Apply now with your most recent CV and a brief summary of your relevant experience We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.