Full-Time | Permanent | MPS/UPS + SEN Allowance (Dependent on Experience)
Start Date: ASAP

A Specialist Teaching Role Making a Lasting Difference

We are seeking a skilled, compassionate, and committed ARP (Additionally Resourced Provision) Teacher to join a supportive and inclusive school in Merton, starting as soon as possible. This is a highly rewarding opportunity for a teacher who is passionate about inclusive education and dedicated to supporting pupils with additional needs to achieve their full potential.

This role is ideal for an experienced SEND practitioner or a teacher who is eager to develop their expertise in specialist education. You will work within a well-established ARP, supporting pupils with a range of additional needs while ensuring they are fully included in the wider school community wherever possible.

About the ARP

The ARP is a specialist provision within a mainstream primary school, designed to support pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). Pupils within the provision may present with a range of needs, including autism spectrum conditions, speech and language needs, social and emotional needs, and associated learning difficulties.

The provision offers a structured, nurturing, and highly supportive learning environment, while maintaining strong links with mainstream classes. Inclusion, consistency, and personalised learning are central to the ethos of the ARP.

You will work closely with a dedicated team of support staff, SEN professionals, therapists, and senior leaders to deliver tailored provision that supports both academic progress and personal development.

The Role and Its Responsibilities

As an ARP Teacher, you will be responsible for leading teaching and learning within the provision. Your role will be varied, purposeful, and impactful, requiring a balance of structure, flexibility, and empathy.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Planning and delivering personalised learning programmes tailored to pupils’ individual needs

• Teaching small groups and individual pupils using specialist strategies and interventions

• Adapting the National Curriculum to ensure accessibility and engagement

• Supporting pupils’ social, emotional, and communication development

• Using assessment effectively to track progress and inform next steps

• Contributing to EHCP reviews, reports, and professional meetings

• Working closely with teaching assistants to ensure consistent support

• Supporting pupils’ inclusion into mainstream lessons and wider school activities

• Creating a calm, safe, and predictable learning environment

• Liaising with parents, carers, and external professionals

• Upholding safeguarding and wellbeing at all times

This role requires a reflective practitioner who understands that progress can look different for every child and values each step forward.

Who We Are Looking For

We are looking for a teacher who is passionate about inclusive education and committed to meeting the needs of pupils with additional learning requirements. The successful candidate will:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• Have experience working with pupils with SEND (ARP, SEN school, or mainstream SEND experience welcomed)

• Demonstrate strong knowledge of inclusive teaching strategies and differentiation

• Be patient, resilient, and adaptable in their approach

• Have high expectations for pupils’ progress and wellbeing

• Be confident working with EHCP targets and personalised learning plans

• Communicate effectively with colleagues, parents, and external agencies

• Be committed to safeguarding, inclusion, and equal opportunities

Teachers new to specialist settings but with a strong interest in SEND are encouraged to apply. Full support and professional development will be provided.

Support and Professional Development

We recognise the importance of supporting staff working in specialist roles. As part of the team, you will benefit from:

• A collaborative and experienced SEND team

• Supportive and knowledgeable leadership

• Opportunities for specialist SEND training and CPD

• Time to plan, reflect, and work collaboratively

• Access to external professionals and specialist resources

• A school culture that values wellbeing and professional growth

This role offers excellent opportunities to deepen your SEND expertise and progress your career within inclusive education.

About the School and Location

The school is a welcoming and inclusive primary school located in the London Borough of Merton. It has strong values around respect, inclusion, and high expectations for all pupils. The ARP is well-integrated into the wider school, ensuring pupils feel part of the whole school community.

Merton offers excellent transport links, green spaces, and a strong local community, making it an attractive area to work and develop professionally.

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, clearly outlining your qualifications, experience, and suitability for the position.

Start Date: ASAP

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Why This Role Is So Important

Working within an ARP is an opportunity to change lives. You will help pupils build confidence, independence, communication skills, and resilience, often achieving milestones that have a profound impact on their futures and their families.

This role offers deep professional fulfilment, meaningful daily impact, and the chance to be part of a team that truly believes every child can succeed.

If you are a dedicated and compassionate teacher ready to take on this specialist role in Merton, we would be delighted to hear from you.