Little Heath School SEND Teacher and PSHE Lead
MPS/UPS + SEN 1 Potential TLR Full time - Start ASAP
Little Heath School is seeking an ambitious and dedicated SEND Teacher with a strong focus on PSHE to join our specialist provision. This is a unique opportunity to shape and lead a curriculum that directly supports independence, emotional wellbeing and Preparation for Adulthood outcomes for pupils with complex needs.
As a specialist provision for pupils aged 11–19 with autism, learning difficulties and complex needs, our curriculum is broad, ambitious and inclusive. It is delivered across three pathway groups: pre-formal, semi-formal and formal with a significant proportion of pupils accessing highly personalised, developmental and regulation-informed provision within the pre-formal pathway. Across all pathways, teaching is aligned to EHCP outcomes and Preparation for Adulthood.
Our practice is underpinned by our Universal Offer: low-arousal environments, structured teaching and visual support, communication that reduces cognitive load, and planned regulation and co-regulation. These four active ingredients are non-negotiable and shape every classroom experience.
The Role
· Undertake the role of Form Tutor / Class Teacher for a complex needs class, delivering a broad and ambitious curriculum beyond PSHE, aligned to EHCP outcomes.
· Design structured, visually supported and cognitively accessible learning reflecting autism-informed pedagogy and our universal practice.
· Embed Preparation for Adulthood strands including independence, community inclusion and emotional resilience across curriculum areas.
· Teach sensitive topics (relationships, consent, puberty, online safety and mental health) in a safeguarding-led and developmentally appropriate manner.
· Implement and contribute to established assessment systems, tracking pupil progress in line with the school’s assessment cycle, curriculum targets and relevant EHCP outcomes.
· Lead the strategic development and quality assurance of PSHE across the school, aligned to the statutory framework and PSHE Association SEND Framework.
Key Responsibilities
· Fulfil the Teachers’ Standards and statutory professional responsibilities, modelling high expectations, ambition and consistent practice within a specialist SEND setting.
· Work within the ethos and policies of Little Heath School, upholding safeguarding, child protection, health and safety, confidentiality and data protection, and demonstrating a strong commitment to autism-informed and inclusive practice.
· Deliver a broad and ambitious curriculum within a complex needs class and lead a class team to ensure high-quality, personalised provision aligned to EHCP outcomes.
· Deliver high-quality, adapted PSHE lessons for learners with complex needs.
· Create and model autism-informed low-arousal, predictable and structured classroom environments.
· Use clear communication, visual supports and structured teaching approaches.
· Support regulation and co-regulation strategies in line with school practice.
· Work collaboratively with therapists, the school nurse, families and external professionals.
About You
· Hold QTS (or equivalent).
· Experience working with autistic pupils with complex needs.
· Demonstrate strong understanding of autism-specific pedagogy including structured teaching and low-arousal practice.
· Show excellent behaviour management rooted in empathy, predictability and high expectations.
· Is reflective, resilient and committed to inclusive education.
Safeguarding & Equality
Little Heath School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful applicants will be subject to Enhanced DBS checks and safer recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. This post is subject to satisfactory references, which will be requested prior to interview.
To apply, please contact Oretta Gayle, ogayle@lheath.net or call 0208 599 4864. Application deadline: 16/03/2026
Shortlisting and interviews will begin during the week ending: 20/03/2026