Early Years SEN Teacher; autism

About the role

We are thrilled to be expanding our Early Years provision this September and are looking for an inspiring Early Years Teacher to join our vibrant, ambitious team. This is a permanent role starting in the Autumn term and a fantastic opportunity to help shape a growing department and make a real difference to our children and families.

At Woodside, you’ll be part of a collaborative, forward‑thinking staff team who are passionate about creating joyful, meaningful learning experiences. We offer a comprehensive, bespoke CPD programme throughout the year, and we are proud of our strong track record in developing staff at every stage of their career.

All our pupils have an EHCP and are working significantly below age‑related expectations, so this role is ideal for teachers with experience or training in Early Years, Primary, or Specialist settings. We also warmly welcome ECTs and those with experience in SEN and autism who are eager to grow their practice.

We follow an EYFS/Primary model of teaching all the way up to Year 13, with specialist teaching introduced from Year 10 onwards – offering a unique opportunity to develop your skills across a wide range of ages while still working within a nurturing, Early Years‑informed approach.

If you’re enthusiastic, creative, and excited by the idea of joining a school that values teamwork, professional growth and child‑centred practice, we’d love to hear from you.

• Passionate about high quality personalised provision for children with autism.
• An excellent teacher with experience or expertise in working with pupils with complex needs in EYFS/Primary/Special Needs.
• Will be an excellent role model, especially encouraging positive relationships with everyone they come into contact with.
• Equipped with strong inter‑personnel needs.
• A resilient practitioner committed to further development.
• Someone who loves working closely with others to change things for the better.

• Friendly, enthusiastic, delightful pupils and students who teach us something new every day
• A committed and caring staff team who support and develop each other
• A proactive and supportive SLT who are actively mindful of workload
• A collaborative approach to planning and problem‑solving
• A comprehensive induction and an ongoing extensive CPD programme
• Opportunities to develop your skills and talents
• Small class sizes with high staff/pupil ratio
• Free parking on site
• Advantages of belonging to a multi‑academy trust, e.g. discounts on gym and wellbeing services, access to free and confidential Occupational Health and Employee Assistance Programmes

London South East Academies Trust is fully committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer and to creating a diverse, inclusive and respectful working environment, free from discrimination and harassment. We welcome and encourage applications from all, regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, parental status or marital or partnership status.

As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we will offer an interview to applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role.

If you have accessibility needs or require any reasonable adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please let us know.

Please note that if a suitable applicant is identified, we may close the advert before the published closing date.

As the Trust supports children and vulnerable adults, all roles are exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and, where relevant, a Children’s and/or Adult’s Barred List check. Any offer of employment may be withdrawn if these checks are unsatisfactory. Self‑disclosure is required as part of the recruitment process, and failure to make a full disclosure or to provide sight of a DBS certificate is likely to result in withdrawal of an offer.

The Trust’s DBS policy on the recruitment of ex‑offenders is available on request.

All appointments are also subject to verification of the right to work in the UK, in line with Home Office requirements. Original documentation will be required prior to commencement of employment.