SEN Class Teacher - autism

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05 Nov 2025

Woodside Academy

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Woodside Academy

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Post Title: SEN Class Teacher - autism

Post Location: Colyers Lane, Erith, Kent, DA8 3PB

Position Status: Permanent

Contractual Hours: Part time 3 days pw

Contractual Weeks: 52 per year

Salary: MPS/UPS plus SEN 1 Allowance

Post Start Date: November 2025 or asap

Closing Dates: Wednesday 15^th October 2025 (pre Oct half term)

Wednesday 5^th November 2025 (post Oct half term)

Interview Dates: TBC

About Woodside Academy

Woodside Academy is an all-age special school, (EYFS-Post 16) for pupils with a primary diagnosis of autism. The school is a flourishing and vibrant learning community located in the London Borough of Bexley. The school’s moto is “All together better” and we are committed to achieving our shared goal of individual and collective excellence for all. Visitors to the school frequently comment on the welcome they receive, the calm and positive ethos as well as how much pupils and staff enjoy being at school. Read more on the school website:

https://www.woodside.bexley.sch.uk/

About our Trust

Our school is part of London South East Academies Trust- a multi academy trust sponsored by London South East Colleges. We are aiming to expand our thriving Multi-Academy Trust of outstanding schools, each of which has a shared moral purpose and high aspirations for every student. In 2024 LSEAT was formally recognised and awarded as the TES Small Trust of the Year. Read more on the trust website: https://lseat.co.uk

About our Vacancy

This is an exciting opportunity to join our collaborative and ambitious teaching team. We offer a comprehensive and bespoke CPD programme throughout the year and have a good record of upskilling staff at all levels. As all children have an EHCP and are working significantly below age-related expectations, the role is more likely to suit those who are trained/experienced within Early Years, Primary or Special settings. ECTs and those with SEN/autism experience are also welcome to apply. We operate an EYFS/Primary model of teaching up to and including Year 13 with some specialist teaching in Y10-13.

This is an opportunity for a teacher who actively collaborates in an ambitious team. We are particularly keen to hear from you if you have experience of delivering tailored and personalised learning programmes for children with SEND.

We are seeking to appoint a class teacher who is:

· 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.

We offer:

· 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

Your Application

To apply for this vacancy please complete the application form, available to download from the website vacancies page, paying particular attention to the Supporting Statement section, to indicate how you satisfy the criteria set out in the Person Specification. Once you have completed this, the form should be submitted via email to [email protected]. Alternatively, paper applications should be sent to Office Manager, Woodside Academy, Colyers Lane, Erith, Kent, DA8 3PB. The closing date for your application is as stated above. We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.

References will be requested for those shortlisted only and prior to interview. Only those shortlisted for interview will be contacted.

This post is considered to be a customer-facing position; as such it falls within scope of the Code of Practice on English language requirement for public sector workers. The school therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the person specification. These will be applied during the recruitment/selection and probationary stages.

Woodside Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across the school.

Woodside Academy is committed to equality and diversity in employment practice and service delivery.

About Us

London South East Academies Trust’s growing network currently comprises sixteen mainstream, special and alternative provision academies, an outreach service and a music hub, located across Bromley, Bexley, East Sussex, Lambeth and Surrey.

Our schools are committed to raising attainment, encouraging aspiration and supporting social mobility for every single pupil, throughout their educational journey and beyond. Our holistic, yet personalised approach, enables children to flourish and achieve their full potential, regardless of their background or learning needs.

As a Trust, we provide outstanding support and leadership development opportunities for staff across our schools. We encourage the sharing of best practice, together with high-quality, cost-effective central services to ensure success for all.

Our Trust sits within London & South East Education Group, which also includes a multi-campus further and higher education college (London South East Colleges) and a charity (LASER Education Foundation). This unique set-up provides excellent progression pathways for our pupils, as well as extensive development opportunities for staff.

Our outstanding teams are dedicated to achieving positive outcomes for all. We know that education has the power to change lives – and by adding further expertise and diversity to our thriving Trust, we can provide even more opportunities for our pupils, our schools and our communities.

Equal Opportunities

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

As a Disability Confident – Committed employer, we will offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meet the minimum job role criteria.

If you have accessibility needs and/or require any adjustments for the application and interview process, please let us know.

If a suitable applicant applies, we may close the advert sooner than the closing date.

If you have any specific enquires about the role, please email us at lseathr@lsec.ac.uk

As the Trust supports a number of children and vulnerable adults, all staff are exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Accordingly, all staff will be subject to an ‘Enhanced’ DBS (formerly CRB) check, along with a Children’s Barred List check if in regulated activity. Any offers of appointment may be withdrawn if these checks prove to be unsatisfactory to the Trust. Self-disclosure will be required as part of the recruitment process. If you fail to make a full disclosure or provide sight of your DBS certificate then your offer of employment is likely to be withdrawn. The Trust's DBS policy covers the recruitment of ex-offenders which is available upon request.

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