Vacancies

ARP Lead Teacher

Location: Dagenham
Start Date: Immediately
Contract Type: Permanent
Tags: SEND, ASC, ARP, TEACHING

Are you an experienced teacher with a passion for Autism education?
Do you have the leadership skills and specialist knowledge to guide a highly successful Additional Resource Provision (ARP)?
Would you thrive in a nurturing, structured and forward-thinking provision dedicated to pupils with Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC)?

If so, this is an exceptional opportunity to lead specialist ARP for children with ASC.

The Role

• Lead high-quality teaching and learning, ensuring provision is personalised, structured, and aligned with pupils’ individual needs.

• Oversee and contribute to the delivery of our three curriculum pathways (pre-formal, semi-formal, and formal learners).

• Deliver daily small-group sessions focusing on communication, social interaction, emotional regulation and engagement.

• Work closely with the ARP Manager to maintain consistency, develop practice, and uphold high standards across the provision.

• Support inclusion by planning meaningful and regulated opportunities for pupils to access their mainstream classes.

• Lead and mentor a team of teachers and teaching assistants, modelling best practice in ASC teaching, sensory approaches and communication strategies.

• Liaise with outside agencies (including Speech & Language Therapy, Inclusion Advisors and Educational Psychology) to ensure each child receives holistic support.

• Contribute to assessments, track progress and maintain high-quality documentation that reflects pupils’ communication, sensory, emotional and academic development.

The Provision

• It's well-established Additional Resource Provision with up to 12 places for children with a primary need of ASC.

• A highly structured, nurturing and child-centred environment where emotional, sensory and regulatory needs are prioritised.

• A dedicated staff team (two teachers and four teaching assistants) who know the children exceptionally well and work collaboratively across the ARP.

• Strong leadership support from the ARP Manager and wider school senior leadership team.

• Regular specialist training in Autism practice and access to multi-agency input to help every child thrive.

• A valued part of a Primary School, with strong links to mainstream classes and the wider school community.

Key Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status with substantial experience working with children with Autism Spectrum Condition.

• Strong understanding of ASC pedagogy, sensory regulation approaches and communication strategies.

• Proven ability to lead, coach or develop a successful team.

• Experience planning and delivering personalised learning within SEND pathways (pre-formal, semi-formal or formal).

• A nurturing, reflective and child-centred approach with a commitment to emotional and sensory wellbeing.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively with families, staff and external professionals.

• Highly organised, proactive and confident in decision-making.

Why Join?

• Be part of a respected, well-resourced and thriving ARP provision.

• Work within a supportive school that values inclusion, wellbeing and high-quality SEND practice.

• Ongoing opportunities for professional development and SEND-specific training.

• A warm, collaborative team culture where staff are valued, supported and encouraged to share ideas.

• A unique opportunity to shape the future development of a specialist provision.

How to Apply

If you are a dedicated, passionate and experienced teacher ready to lead a specialist ARP and make a transformational impact on children with ASC, apply today or contact Micah Osei-Williams at Interaction Education for more information.

Contact information

Micah Osei-Williams