Teacher | Primary | QTS | London (Chelsea / Imperial Wharf)
Imperial Wharf (Hammersmith & Fulham), London
Vacancy listed 28/04/2026
Application deadline 30/06/2026
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Teacher | Primary | QTS | London (Chelsea / Imperial Wharf)

Location: Imperial Wharf, Chelsea (Hammersmith & Fulham), London
Salary: Up to £50,000 (dependent on experience)
Contract: Full-time, Permanent (Monday to Friday)


At First Bridge School, we are hiring for a qualified primary teacher (QTS).  This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the earliest and most critical stage of learning for children with autism in a school designed specifically for them.

About First Bridge School
First Bridge School is a DfE-registered specialist SEND school for pupils aged 2 to 11 with autism and complex developmental needs, located in Chelsea, London.

Our Early Years provision is where many of our pupils begin their journey with us. You will be working with children at the start of their educational experience, in an environment built from the ground up to meet the needs of young autistic learners.

This is not a mainstream Early Years setting. Teachers work daily alongside Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Behaviour Specialists within a fully integrated therapeutic model.

You’ll deliver structured, personalised learning in an environment designed specifically for autism and complex needs education.

The Role: 
You will lead a small class of pupils with autism and additional needs, supported by trained Teaching Assistants and a multidisciplinary team.

Your focus:
  • Deliver high-quality SEND teaching aligned to EHCP outcomes 
  • Support pupils with communication, behaviour, and sensory needs 
  • Build a structured, predictable, and safe learning environment 
  • Drive measurable progress in early learning and development 
 
Key Responsibilities
  • Plan and deliver individualised SEND lessons tailored to EHCP targets 
  • Use autism-specific teaching strategies (e.g. structured routines, visual supports, communication systems) 
  • Differentiate learning for pupils with ASC, speech & language needs, and developmental delays 
  • Work collaboratively with SALT, OT, and behaviour teams to ensure consistent approaches 
  • Monitor progress using continuous assessment and observation 
  • Implement positive behaviour support strategies 
  • Maintain strong communication with parents, carers, and professionals 
  • Uphold safeguarding and SEND best practice at all times 
 
Requirements

Essential
  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) + ECT induction completed 
  • Experience teaching in SEN / SEND / autism settings or with diverse learning needs 
  • Strong understanding of EHCPs, differentiation, and personalised learning 
  • Ability to support pupils with autism, communication needs, and behaviour challenges 
  • Confident classroom management using structured and consistent approaches 
  • Strong assessment and progress-tracking capability 
  • Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team 

Desirable
  • Experience in a specialist SEND school or alternative provision 
  • Knowledge of autism strategies (e.g. TEACCH, PECS, ABA-informed approaches) 
  • Experience working alongside SALT, OT, or clinical teams 
  • Experience with pre-verbal pupils or complex communication needs 
 
What You Get
  • Up to £50,000 salary + performance progression + bonuses 
  • Manageable workload with realistic expectations for planning and admin 
  • Daily collaboration with therapists (SALT, OT, Behaviour Specialists) 
  • Strong staff support model (no isolated teaching) 
  • Funded professional development in SEND, autism, and specialist education 
  • Clear career progression pathways 
  • 33 days holiday + birthday off 
  • Laptop for work and home use 
 
Who This Role Is For
  • Teachers who want to specialise in autism and SEND education 
  • Educators who prefer structured, purposeful teaching environments 
  • Professionals who value team-based, multidisciplinary working 
  • Teachers motivated by long-term pupil development, not short-term attainment metrics 
 
Who This Role Is NOT For
  • Teachers seeking a mainstream classroom environment 
  • Those uncomfortable supporting pupils with complex needs or behaviour differences 
  • Teachers who prefer unstructured or flexible teaching approaches 

Safeguarding
We expect everybody to share our commitment to safeguarding.

Our vacancies are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Pre-employment checks are carried out, professional references sought and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks.
 
We comply with the DBS code of practice. As such, having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us; the nature of the position and the circumstances and context of your offences will be considered.
 
Online Searches
An online search is carried out on all shortlisted candidates.
 
Share An Initial Interest
Please submit your CV and a brief statement outlining why you would like to work at FBS and how you feel your experience makes you a suitable candidate for this role.
 
Apply
After expressing an initial interest and reviewing the information on our website, suitable applicants will be invited to an initial screening phone call and to complete our application form.

Click the links to download the forms.
FBS Application form
FBS Self-disclosure form

Trial Visit & Formal Interview
Applicants who are shortlisted will be required to attend an assessment and interview day.

Referral Awards
We offer referral awards to existing colleagues for recommending people who come to work with us. 
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