Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Resource Base Teacher

Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Resource Base Teacher

Company: Teaching Vacancies

Salary: Not specified

Hours: Full-time

Location: London, SW18 5JP

Job type: Contract

Posting date: 27 Sept 2026

Closing date: 30 Sept 2026

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

You will be responsible for leading a class of children with SLCN/ASD.

The successful practitioner needs to have knowledge, skills and experience of teaching pupils with ASD in the primary phase, ideally in a specialist Base or similar provision.

We are looking for a candidate who:

• Has additional SEND and/or ASD qualifications or a commitment to undertake such training.
• Has experience of working effectively with children with SLCN/ASD, ideally in a Base or specialist setting.
• Has experience of working effectively with children in EYFS.
• Can work effectively with children that are non-verbal, pre-verbal and/or newly-verbal.
• Understands strategies that support pupils with emotional regulation.
• Has a good understanding of special needs children and how to inspire and motivate them.
• Has excellent spoken and written language skills and is able to challenge, inspire and motivate others.
• Has high expectations and is dedicated in enabling children to fulfil their full potential.
• Supports and promotes the inclusive ethos of the school through the development of a personalised learning programme and the integration of pupils into mainstream, where appropriate.

What the school offers its staff

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join an SLCN/ASD Resource Base within our inclusive mainstream Primary School.

For the right candidate, we can offer:

• A dedicated Leadership Team and a supportive, professional environment
• Excellent CPD opportunities to develop you professionally and many varied opportunities to foster your passions and talents.
• Manageable workloads and achievable deadlines.

Further details about the role

If you are interested in joining our dedicated, friendly, supportive and highly motivated team, please contact the school office. Visits to the school are strongly recommended. To arrange a visit or for further information please contact Steven Sousa (Headteacher) via email: head@riversdaleschool.org.uk

An Application Form, Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below or from the Wandsworth Council website.

Completed applications should be returned via email to head@riversdaleschool.org.uk

Closing date: 30th September 2026 (at noon), though the school reserves the right to close applications earlier, if deemed appropriate.

Interviews: Throughout August & September 2026.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is subject to a DBS check.

CVs are not accepted.

Riversdale Primary School

302a Merton Road,

Wandsworth, London

SW18 5JP

Tel:

Interim Headteacher - Steven Sousa

Website: www.riversdaleschool.org.uk

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), medical, online and social media, prohibition from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references, suitability to work with children.

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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• Has additional SEND and/or ASD qualifications or a commitment to undertake such training.
• Has experience of working effectively with children with SLCN/ASD, ideally in a Base or specialist setting.
• Has experience of working effectively with children in EYFS.
• Can work effectively with children that are non-verbal, pre-verbal and/or newly-verbal.
• Understands strategies that support pupils with emotional regulation.
• Has a good understanding of special needs children and how to inspire and motivate them.
• Has excellent spoken and written language skills and is able to challenge, inspire and motivate others.
• Has high expectations and is dedicated in enabling children to fulfil their full potential.
• Supports and promotes the inclusive ethos of the school through the development of a personalised learning programme and the integration of pupils into mainstream, where appropriate.