Job Description

SEND Teacher - Primary Autism & Communication Needs

Location: MK8, Milton Keynes

Salary: M1-M6

Contract: Full-time, Tempoary

Start Date: September 2026

Are you a passionate and dedicated teacher with experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed SEND Teacher to join our specialist team in MK8, supporting primary-aged pupils with autism and communication needs.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of children by providing engaging, personalised learning experiences within a nurturing and supportive environment.

The Role

As a SEND Teacher, you will:

• Plan and deliver creative, differentiated lessons tailored to meet individual learning needs.
• Support primary-aged pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and speech, language and communication needs.
• Create a positive, structured and inclusive classroom environment that promotes independence and achievement.
• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, therapists, families and external professionals to ensure the best outcomes for pupils.
• Monitor, assess and report on pupil progress, adapting provision as required.
• Foster pupils' social, emotional and communication skills alongside academic development.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Has experience working with children with autism and/or communication difficulties.
• Demonstrates a strong understanding of SEND practices and inclusive teaching strategies.
• Is patient, resilient and committed to supporting every child to reach their full potential.
• Has excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience within a specialist SEND setting is desirable but not essential.

We Offer:

• A welcoming and supportive team environment.
• Ongoing professional development and specialist SEND training.
• Opportunities for career progression.
• Access to wellbeing support and employee benefits.
• The chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of children and their families.

If you are an inspirational teacher who believes that every child can succeed, we would love to hear from you.

To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful candidate.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.