Qualified SEN Teacher – ASD & PMLD
Full-Time | Long-Term Opportunity | Harrow, North West London
Are you an exceptional, committed and reflective qualified teacher ready to make a measurable difference in specialist education?
A highly regarded specialist provision in
Harrow, North West London is seeking a skilled and passionate teacher to work with pupils with
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and
Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD).
This is a full-time, long-term opportunity for a practitioner who is ambitious for their pupils and uncompromising in their commitment to high-quality outcomes.
This role requires flexibility, depth of understanding and a genuine belief that every learner — regardless of complexity of need — deserves an aspirational, carefully structured education.
The Role
You will lead a class of pupils with ASD and/or PMLD, delivering highly personalised learning programmes aligned to EHCP outcomes. Teaching in this setting demands creativity, adaptability and precision — balancing structured autism-specific approaches with sensory, therapeutic and communication-led strategies for learners with profound needs.
Progress may look different, but expectations remain high. You will plan for meaningful academic, social, communication and independence outcomes, supported by a strong multidisciplinary team.
We Are Seeking a Teacher Who:
- Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) (essential)
- Has proven experience working with pupils with ASD, PMLD or complex needs
- Demonstrates strong understanding of autism-informed practice and sensory regulation
- Has experience with alternative and augmentative communication (PECS, Makaton, AAC)
- Is confident differentiating for learners with widely varying cognitive and physical needs
- Can lead, motivate and deploy support staff effectively
- Is flexible, solution-focused and resilient
- Maintains exceptionally high expectations for all pupils
- Is deeply committed to safeguarding and inclusive education
This role will particularly suit teachers who are reflective practitioners, data-informed and ambitious about specialist pedagogy.
About the Setting
Located in
Harrow, this specialist provision benefits from:
- Purpose-designed classrooms and sensory environments
- Dedicated therapy and intervention spaces
- Specialist equipment to support physical, communication and sensory needs
- Strong collaboration between teachers, therapists and support staff
- Leadership that prioritises professional development and staff wellbeing
The ethos centres on dignity, independence, communication and preparing pupils for meaningful futures. Staff are supported, challenged and valued in equal measure.
What’s on Offer
- Full-time, long-term position
- A stable and well-resourced specialist environment
- Collaborative, experienced leadership
- The opportunity to shape meaningful outcomes for pupils with complex needs
- A role suited to serious, high-quality practitioners seeking long-term impact
If you are a committed and highly skilled SEN teacher ready to take the next step in a specialist setting in Harrow, we would be very pleased to receive your application.
This school is working exclusively with
Horizon Teachers, who offer:
- 4.9? Google review rating from education professionals
- Competitive pay rates
- Full safeguarding clearance and training
- A supportive, knowledgeable team guiding you through registration
- Clear pathway to longer-term employment when the fit is right
Apply today with your updated CV to be considered for this rewarding opportunity.Operam Education Group includes Provide Education | Teachers UK | Provision Recruitment | The Education Specialists | First for Education | Horizon Teachers | Key Stage Teacher Supply
We're proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and committed to creating accessible opportunities across education.
As part of our registration process, you'll need an enhanced DBS check and we'll need to see and copy your original qualifications before any placement. Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
