Specialist Resource Provision (SRP) Teacher
Are you a passionate and ambitious teacher who believes every child deserves the opportunity to thrive?
Lime Tree Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic and skilled teacher to join our Specialist Resource Provision (SRP) from September 2026. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) while working as part of a highly supportive and experienced team.
Our SRP is a valued and integral part of our school community, providing specialist provision whilst ensuring children are fully included in all aspects of school life. We are looking for a teacher who is committed to inclusive education, understands the importance of positive relationships and personalised learning, and is passionate about helping every child achieve their full potential.
About Lime Tree Primary School
Located in the heart of Surbiton, Lime Tree Primary School is a caring, inclusive and ambitious school where children and staff flourish together.
Our ethos of Healthy Body, Healthy Brain, Healthy Heart underpins everything we do. We are proud of our diverse community and our commitment to developing confident, resilient and successful learners.
Our core values of respect, kindness, equality, compassion, resilience and happiness are at the centre of school life and shape our approach to teaching, learning and wellbeing.
What We Offer
At Lime Tree, we are committed to investing in our staff and creating an environment where everyone can succeed.
We offer:
Enthusiastic, engaged pupils who are eager to learn.
A welcoming and collaborative staff team.
Excellent professional development opportunities, including our lesson study approach to teacher development.
A strong commitment to staff wellbeing.
Leadership development opportunities within school and through external networks.
The opportunity to shape teaching and learning across the school.
Potential subject leadership responsibilities, including Foundation Subjects or Maths Leadership for suitable candidates.
A well-established SRP that is consistently recognised as strong through Local Authority reviews.
Opportunities to work alongside experienced practitioners across the borough.
The freedom to create engaging and innovative learning experiences for pupils.
A school judged Good by Ofsted.
We Are Looking For Someone Who:
Is passionate about inclusive education and achieving the best outcomes for all learners.
Has high expectations and aspirations for every child.
Can inspire, motivate and challenge pupils to succeed.
Demonstrates strong classroom practice and excellent teaching skills.
Has a secure knowledge of the primary curriculum.
Understands effective SEND practice, including early identification, intervention and the Assess–Plan–Do–Review cycle.
Builds positive and trusting relationships with children, families and colleagues.
Has an attachment-aware and nurturing approach.
Is reflective, resilient and committed to continual professional development.
Wants to play an active role in school improvement and the wider life of the school.
Applications Welcome
We welcome applications from:
Early Career Teachers (ECTs)
Experienced teachers
Teachers seeking to develop leadership experience
Practitioners with a passion for SEND and inclusive practice
Visits to the school are warmly encouraged and we would be delighted to show you our school community in action.
Lime Tree School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including a Children’s Barred List check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE). The role may also be subject to additional pre-employment checks including prohibition from teaching checks, online searches of publicly available information, qualification verification, right to work checks and satisfactory references.
As part of our recruitment process, shortlisted candidates may be subject to an online search as part of our due diligence obligations in line with statutory guidance.
We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Equality monitoring information is requested separately from the application process and is not used as part of the shortlisting or selection process.
In line with statutory guidance, references may be requested prior to interview.
Applying for the job
Please complete the online application.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.