Primary Teacher - Specialist SEND School (Non-Verbal & Emergent Communicators)
Location: Milton Keynes
Job Title: Primary Teacher (SEND Specialist Provision)
Rate: £150 - £220 per day (dependent on experience)
Start Date: ASAP
We are working closely with a supportive and forward-thinking specialist school in Milton Keynes, seeking a dedicated Primary Teacher to join their primary provision. The school supports up to 66 pupils overall, many of whom present with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Complex Needs, ADHD, PDA, and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
Within the Primary Division, a significant number of pupils are non-verbal or emergent communicators, requiring a highly nurturing, patient, and creative teaching approach. This role would suit a Teacher who is passionate about inclusive education and committed to supporting communication, engagement, and emotional development alongside academic progress.
Key Responsibilities:
* Plan and deliver highly differentiated, child-centred lessons appropriate for pupils with complex needs
* Support pupils who are non-verbal or emergent communicators using alternative communication methods (e.g. visual supports, PECS, Makaton, AAC)
* Create a calm, structured, and sensory-aware learning environment
* Implement positive behaviour support strategies and emotional regulation techniques
* Work closely with LSAs, therapists, and the wider multidisciplinary team
* Track progress through EHCP outcomes, small-step targets, and developmental milestones
* Build trusting relationships with pupils to support engagement, confidence, and communication
Key Requirements:
* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS/QTLS) or equivalent
* Experience teaching in the UK (essential)
* Experience working with pupils with ASC and complex communication needs (highly desirable)
* An understanding of alternative and augmentative communication approaches
* A calm, consistent, and empathetic teaching style
* Strong collaboration skills and a commitment to inclusive practice
This is an incredibly rewarding opportunity for a Teacher who values progress beyond academics and wants to make a genuine difference in the early stages of a child's educational journey.
To apply, please send your CV or contact our recruitment team on (phone number removed) for more information.
Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expect all candidates to share this commitment. All placements are subject to safeguarding checks, including DBS and employment history checks.
Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks