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Teacher in Hilary House Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASC) Resource Base

MPS/UPS + SEN point 

Start date: September 2026 

We are seeking a highly motivated and excellent teacher to join our successful ASC Resource Base, Hilary House, within our inclusive mainstream primary school.

Hilary House caters for 20 children with an autism diagnosis and provides a nurturing, structured and aspirational environment where every child is supported to thrive.

The successful applicant will be:

• A passionate, creative and accomplished practitioner, committed to inclusive education.
• inspirational and highly effective in the classroom;
• Experienced in teaching pupils with ASC in the primary phase (preferred).
• Skilled in planning and delivering effective, engaging learning opportunities tailored to individual needs.
• Confident in managing a small team of support staff to ensure high-quality provision.
• Able to work closely with mainstream colleagues to facilitate smooth integration for children into lessons across the school.
• Have experience of teaching phonics successfully (preferably Little Wandle)
• Be a reflective practitioner who is committed to continuous professional development and improvement;
• Be a collaborative, committed team player with a sense of humour, creativity, and energy.

All shortlisted candidates will be observed teaching.

We offer:

• A supportive, collaborative and welcoming school community.
• A commitment to supporting high quality professional development
• A chance to make a real difference in the lives of children with ASC and their families.
• Involved and supportive parents and governors
• Strong partnerships with our parish of Sacred Heart
• Staff Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Excellent transport links
• Free parking.
• Located close to Clapham Junction Station

If you are a reflective, compassionate and skilled teacher who shares our commitment to inclusive education, we would love to hear from you.

Visits are warmly welcomed.

An information pack, including a Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below.

For any further details please contact ­­­­the school on the telephone number or email below.

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

Closing date: 13 May 2026 (at noon)

Interviews: 19 May 2026

“The Federation of Sacred Heart and St Mary’s Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment.”

“The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification and will be subject to pre-employment checks including a health check, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.” 

CVs are not accepted.

Sacred Heart RC Primary School
Este Road, Battersea
London, SW11 2TD
Tel no: 020 7223 5611
Email: admin@sacredheart-battersea.wandsworth.sch.uk
Web: www.sacredheartschoolbattersea.co.uk
Associate Headteacher: Mrs N. Byrne

The Federation of Sacred Heart and St Mary’s Catholic Primary Schools, Battersea

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils