About Us

Required from September 2026 or earlier

Are you passionate about supporting children’s learning and development?
 

Do you want to make a real difference in a vibrant, creative, and ambitious school?

Smallwood Primary School and Language Unit is seeking dedicated SEN Teachers to join our expanding team. 

We are a school moving forward with purpose to improve the quality of teaching and learning with a commitment to raising standards.

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Smallwood Primary School Language Unit for an excellent practitioner who is committed to the development of high-quality inclusive provision for pupils with language impairments and associated special educational needs.  

We require a confident, enthusiastic teachers with a ‘can do’ mentality and excellent inter-personal skills to work as part of a team in developing and delivering a range of learning activities.

With our Language Unit growing from 45 this September, there’s never been a more exciting time to join us!

You will be:

• An outstanding classroom practitioner
• Knowledgeable about Speech, Language and Communication Difficulties.
• Passionate about teaching and learning
• Able to demonstrate a good knowledge of communication disorders, including DLD, Autism and effective strategies used to enhance the learning and development of these pupils
• Ability to adapt the curriculum to suit the needs of the children.
• Committed to enabling pupils to progress in all areas of their educational experiences in our school
• Committed to inclusion
• Willing to undertake training for professional development

Significant experience in the teaching of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, and/or language impairment is essential and knowledge of Makaton and TEACCH is desirable.

This is an exciting time to join Smallwood’s team as there are opportunities for forward thinking, passionate individuals to play a significant part in further developing our school.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed on:

• Tuesday 24th February 2026 @ 9am & 4pm

An Application Form, Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below or from the school website: www.smallwood.wandsworth.sch.uk

Completed application should be returned to the school by email admin@smallwood.wandsworth.sch.uk

Closing date: Monday 2nd March 2026 @ 10am
Interviews: Thursday 5th March or Friday 13th March 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.

Smallwood Primary School & Language Unit
Smallwood Road
Tooting SW17 0TW
T: 020 8672 6024
F: 020 8682 2065
Email: admin@smallwood.wandsworth.sch.uk 
Website: www.smallwood.wandsworth.sch.uk   
Headteacher:  Mrs. F. Loudon

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils