Job Description:

SEN Teacher - Autism Provision | Basildon

Location: Basildon, Essex
Contract: Permanent (Temp-to-Perm Considered)
Start Date: September 2026
Salary: MPS/UPS + SEN Allowance 1

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced SEN Teacher to join a well-established Local Authority-run Autism Support Provision in Basildon from September 2026.

This specialist provision supports a small group of 8 pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). All pupils are verbal and benefit from a structured, nurturing environment that promotes independence, communication and academic progress.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for planning and delivering a tailored curriculum, working within an established autism framework and supported by a dedicated team of professionals committed to achieving the best outcomes for every child.

The Role

As the SEN Teacher, you will:

• Lead teaching and learning within a specialist autism provision
• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons to meet individual needs
• Use autism-specific strategies to support learning, communication and social development
• Monitor progress and contribute to EHCP targets and reviews
• Work collaboratively with support staff, families and external agencies
• Create a positive, structured and inclusive learning environment

The Ideal Candidate

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Has proven experience teaching pupils with SEND, particularly Autism
• Demonstrates excellent classroom management and behaviour support strategies
• Has a strong understanding of autism-friendly teaching approaches
• Is confident leading a small specialist class and managing support staff
• Is passionate about improving outcomes for children with additional needs

What's On Offer

• SEN Allowance 1
• Small class size of 8 pupils
• Established Autism Support Provision
• Comprehensive planning and autism framework already in place
• Supportive Local Authority environment
• Opportunity to secure a permanent position from September

The school is keen to meet suitable candidates as soon as possible. While the intention is to appoint permanently, a temporary-to-permanent arrangement may be considered for the right individual. At a minimum, the successful candidate would be engaged for the autumn term.

Early applications are encouraged as interviews will be arranged on a rolling basis.