Teacher | Primary | QTS | London (Chelsea / Imperial Wharf)
Imperial Wharf (Hammersmith & Fulham), London
Vacancy listed 28/04/2026
Application deadline 31/05/2026
Details
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)


Shape early learning in a truly specialist SEND environment
First Bridge School is a specialist SEND school supporting pupils aged 2–9 with autism and complex developmental needs.

This is not a mainstream setting with SEND provision added on.

We operate a fully integrated therapeutic model, where Teachers work alongside:

  • Headteacher and Senior teacher
  • Behaviour Specialists 
  • Speech & Language Therapists (SALT) 
  • Occupational Therapists (OT) 

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

The Role: SEND Teacher (Autism / SEN School)
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
First Bridge School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

  • All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and pre-employment screening 
  • This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 
  • Online checks will be conducted for 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 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.

apply