About Us

Full time
Fixed Term - Maternity Cover
Required: September 2026 / As soon as possible

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

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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: 020 8874 6904
Interim Headteacher – Steven Sousa
Website: Home | Riversdale Primary School

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils