Specialist Resource Provision Teacher (Lime Tree Primary School)

Starting from 1st September 2026

Are you passionate about making a real difference to children’s lives? Do you have experience working with children with additional needs/SEND?

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Class Teacher to join our Specialist Resource Provision, teaching across EYFS and Key Stage 1.

This role includes evaluating pupil progress, managing transitions, and supporting staff induction and development. You will teach differentiated lessons, assess and report on pupil progress, and ensure high standards of literacy and behaviour.

Vision Statement:
Lime Tree Primary is a school with health at the centre of all that we do - Healthy Body, Healthy Brain, Healthy Heart. We promote all of our school community - children and adults - to be responsible, aspirational and successful lifelong learners and nurture them to become confident and
resilient individuals. Our learner driven culture is underpinned by research-based pedagogy, meaning teaching and learning is continually developing and improving.

We cherish kindness and seek to ensure this is shown and experienced by everyone at Lime Tree and motivate our learners to grow into their compassionate best selves.

We are a respectful, inclusive community, embracing diversity, equality and individuality.

The school will offer you:

• The chance to work in a new building with brilliant facilities and resources
• A collaborate approach staff training and opportunities to learn from colleagues, as well as
  those from other schools
• Leadership and progression opportunities from NQT to headship
• Incentive for 100% attendance

The successful candidate will:

• have excellent knowledge of Autistic Spectrum Disorder
• Work collaboratively with therapists, support staff, and external agencies
• be able to support and develop teachers across the LA
• be able to work collaboratively in a team
• be reflective and self-aware of himself/herself as a learner
• be able to develop excellent relationships with parents and wider community

Closing & Shortlisting Date:

• Friday 15th May 2026 at 12:00 noon
• Interviews – Tuesday 19th May

Unsuccessful candidates will not be contacted.

Lime Tree is a sustainable school and is located 4 minutes from Surbiton train station with direct trains to Clapham Junction and Waterloo. There are also excellent bus links. We value the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
The safeguarding of the children in the school is our priority. Appointments subject to: Disclosure and Barring Service disclosure clearance, Satisfactory References, Medical Clearance, Verification of qualifications, Satisfactory completion of 6 months’ probationary service.

Safeguarding Statement
Lime Tree Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Appointments subject to: Disclosure Barring Service clearance, 2 Satisfactory References, Medical Clearance, Verification of qualifications, Satisfactory completion of 6 months’ probationary service.

Application Process

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