Little Heath School                                                                              SEND Teacher and Computing Lead

MPS/UPS + SEN 1 Potential TLR                                                                                                                                                 Full time - Start ASAP

Little Heath School is seeking an ambitious and forward thinking SEND Teacher and Computing Lead to join our specialist provision. This is a unique opportunity to design, implement and lead a Computing curriculum that prepares pupils with complex needs for safe, independent and meaningful participation in a digital world.

As a specialist provision for pupils aged 11–19 with autism, learning difficulties and complex needs, our curriculum is broad, ambitious and inclusive. It is delivered across three pathway groups: pre-formal, semi-formal and formal with a significant proportion of pupils accessing highly personalised, developmental and regulation-informed provision within the pre-formal pathway. Across all pathways, teaching is aligned to EHCP outcomes and Preparation for Adulthood.

Our practice is underpinned by our Universal Offer: low-arousal environments, structured teaching and visual support, communication that reduces cognitive load, and planned regulation and co-regulation. These four active ingredients are non-negotiable and shape every classroom experience.

The Role

·       Undertake the role of Form Tutor / Class Teacher for a complex needs class, delivering a broad and ambitious curriculum beyond Computing, aligned to EHCP outcomes.

·       Design structured, visually supported and cognitively accessible learning reflecting autism-informed pedagogy and our universal practice.

·       Design and implement a coherent, progressive and accessible Computing curriculum adapted for SEND.

·       Embed digital literacy and assistive technology to support communication, independence and Preparation for Adulthood.

·       Establish a robust online safety programme addressing digital boundaries, consent, cyber-awareness and safeguarding risks.

·       Develop and implement robust assessment systems tracking progress against curriculum targets and relevant EHCP outcomes.

·       Lead the strategic development and quality assurance of Computing across the school.

Key Responsibilities

·       Fulfil the Teachers’ Standards and statutory professional responsibilities, modelling high expectations, ambition and consistent practice within a specialist SEND setting.

·       Work within the ethos and policies of Little Heath School, upholding safeguarding, child protection, health and safety, confidentiality and data protection, and demonstrating a strong commitment to autism-informed and inclusive practice.

·       Deliver a broad and ambitious curriculum within a complex needs class and lead a class team to ensure high-quality, personalised provision aligned to EHCP outcomes.

·       Deliver high-quality, adapted Computing lessons.

·       Create and model autism-informed low-arousal, predictable and structured classroom environments.

·       Use clear communication and visual supports to reduce cognitive load.

·       Support regulation and co-regulation strategies in line with school practice.

·       Work collaboratively with other teachers, therapists, safeguarding leads and families.

About You

·       Hold QTS (or equivalent).

·       Experience working with autistic pupils with complex needs.

·       Demonstrate strong subject knowledge and vision for SEND-adapted Computing.

·       Understands online safety and safeguarding responsibilities in specialist settings.

·       Is reflective, resilient and committed to inclusive education.

Safeguarding & Equality

Little Heath School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful applicants will be subject to Enhanced DBS checks and safer recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. This post is subject to satisfactory references, which will be requested prior to interview.

To apply, please download and complete the Little Heath School Application Form or contact Oretta Gayle; ogayle@lheath.net or call 0208 599 4864.

Application deadline: 13/03/2026

Shortlisting and interviews will begin during the week commencing:  16/03/2026