Early Years ASD Specialist Base Teacher – (Little Hillbrook)
Base Teacher – (Little Hillbrook) MPS + SEN Allowance £2,786. Permanent – Start date – September 2026.
Hillbrook Primary School is a very happy and successful learning community where everyone is welcomed and valued. We are a large 3 form entry school located in the heart of Tooting, South West London, close to both Tooting Bec and Tooting Broadway Stations. Our school has a great reputation and strong links to our community.
The role of Early Years ASD Specialist Base Teacher is an exciting opportunity to be part of our provision for children with social and communication difficulties. Little Hillbrook is part of our school site, close to our Early Years base and part of our whole school community with close links to our Early Years team. Little Hillbrook caters for up to 22 FTE pupils aged 2-4 who have been identified as needing further support with social communication and language needs. The children attending Little Hillbrook will have a diagnosis or queried diagnosis of ASD/Communication disorder or be under assessment. Little Hillbrook also has a Specialist Base for 7 Reception aged children, preparing them to continue in a base setting or a mainstream alternative.
What you will need
- Experience of working with children with SEN in a primary setting
- Relevant experience of the Foundation Stage and experience of working with children with either ASD, significant communication difficulties or developmental delay in the acquisition of social skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with a range of professionals to ensure the best outcomes for the children and their families
- Ability to show initiative and adapt to challenges when necessary
- Vision and the skills necessary to develop your leadership in Little Hillbrook alongside the Little Hillbrook base manager
- Flexibility, team player, ability to motivate, challenge and inspire others
- Excellent communicator, able to form positive and meaningful relationships with staff, children, governors, parents and the wider community
In return, we can offer you the opportunity to
- Be part of a forward-thinking, vibrant and happy school community
- Work with a great staff who support and value each other (we have fun!)
- Work in a friendly, inclusive and supportive environment
- Have opportunities to develop and grow professionally
- Be part of a well-resourced, high-quality provision that has been purpose built
- Be extremely well supported by the Little Hillbrook Base Manager, the staff team and the Senior Leadership Team who are visible and lead strongly by example
- Be genuinely encouraged to promote and develop a healthy work-life balance for yourself and your team
- Work alongside an active and caring Governing Board
- Continue to develop strong links to external agencies and partners who have a commitment to achieving the best outcomes for children
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 an enhanced DBS check.
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