Primary SEN Teacher – Barnet
Permanent | September 2026 Start
Are you a passionate and nurturing SEN Teacher looking for a role where you can make a genuine and lasting impact?
An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a talented SEN Teacher to join a highly inclusive, Outstanding primary school in Barnet within their specialist Autism Resource Provision (ARP). This is a rare chance to work in a school widely recognised for its warm, community-focused ethos and its outstanding commitment to inclusion, wellbeing, and specialist SEND support.
The successful SEN Teacher will lead a small KS2 ARP class of 8 pupils with Autism, with some children also presenting with ADHD. Pupils are from Years 3–6 and benefit from a highly personalised curriculum, specialist interventions, and integrated mainstream opportunities where appropriate.
This school is passionate about ensuring every child thrives academically, socially, and emotionally. Staff work collaboratively to create a nurturing environment where children feel safe, understood, and empowered to succeed.
Primary SEN Teacher – About the School
- Outstanding primary school with a strong reputation for inclusion and SEND provision
- Small, welcoming, one-form entry setting with a genuine community feel
- Specialist Autism Resource Provision with excellent facilities and resources
- Strong emphasis on communication, emotional regulation, life skills, and independence
- Access to sensory spaces, outdoor learning environments, and specialist intervention areas
- A leadership team that prioritises staff wellbeing, collaboration, and professional development
- Excellent links with external agencies including Speech & Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, CAMHS, and Autism Advisory Services
- Creative, engaging curriculum designed to inspire curiosity, resilience, and confidence
- Children described as happy, safe, and thriving within the school environment
Primary SEN Teacher – The Role
As the SEN Teacher, you will take responsibility for delivering highly personalised learning to a class of 8 KS2 pupils with EHCPs. You will work closely with specialist support staff, therapists, families, and the wider school team to ensure every child receives the support they need to flourish.
The school is seeking a Primary SEN teacher who understands the importance of relationship-based practice, communication strategies, sensory regulation, and adapting learning to meet individual needs.
You will be responsible for:
- Planning and delivering engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to individual EHCP outcomes
- Creating a calm, structured, and autism-friendly learning environment
- Supporting pupils’ communication, emotional regulation, and social development
- Working collaboratively with support staff and external professionals
- Building strong and positive relationships with families
- Encouraging independence, confidence, and life skills development
- Supporting successful inclusion into mainstream learning where appropriate
Primary SEN Teacher – Person Specification
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Experience teaching pupils with Autism and associated needs
- A strong understanding of SEND strategies and inclusive practice
- Passionate about supporting children with additional needs
- Calm, resilient, and nurturing approach
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- SEN specialism or additional SEND qualifications desirable but not essential
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious and compassionate SEN Teacher to join a school where inclusion is embedded into every aspect of school life and where staff are truly valued.
Interviews are taking place on a rolling basis, so apply now to avoid missing out on this exciting Primary SEN Teacher opportunity in Barnet.
Primary SEN Teacher – Barnet
Apply for this Primary SEN Teacher opportunity by sending your CV to Clarus Education. You will be contacted by your personal consultant (if shortlisted) for the Primary SEN Teacher role within 48 hours.
We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. As a Primary SEN Teacher you will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed. The successful Primary SEN Teacher candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references. This Primary SEN Teacher post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
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Pay: £37,870.00-£56,154.00 per year
Work Location: In person
