Specialist Advisory Autism Teacher LBHF625327

Job Details:

Salary range: Upper Pay Scale, plus SEN Allowance (dependent on qualification & experience)
Work location: 145 King Street, London W6 9XY - post requires willingness and ability to travel and work across and beyond the Borough
Hours per week: 100% 
Contract type: 2 x Permanent
Vetting requirements: Enhanced DBS Check
Closing date:  8 December 2026
Contact details for Informal discussion: Andrea Boswell, Senior Specialist Teacher via email on ANDREA.BOSWELL@LBHF.GOV.UK

About the role

Hammersmith & Fulham, rated nationally by Ofsted as one of the top Local Authorities, we never stop moving forward.

In Hammersmith & Fulham it is our ambition is to focus on increasing the quality of our practice and the work with children, young people, and families to sustain positive change. To do this we need the best people to help build our vision.

Hammersmith & Fulham is looking to recruit Specialist Teachers to join INSPIRE, our successful and highly regarded Specialist SEND Outreach Service.

Are you passionate about Teaching & Learning? Does your experience show your understanding of Autistic children and those with a dual diagnosis of ADHD or those presenting with ADHD traits and how their difficulties impact their achievements, interactions and relationships with others?

We are currently seeking experienced teachers who will thrive working to support Autistic children and young people and those with a dual diagnosis of ADHD or those presenting with ADHD traits within the INSPIRE Specialist SEND Outreach Service. This integrated team works in partnership with settings/school staff, specialist teachers, educational psychologists, parents/caregivers and children and young people to maximise learning, socialisation and independence.

We are looking for candidates who have strong experience of delivering a range of specific interventions to support the educational and social inclusion of Autistic children and young people and those with a dual diagnosis of ADHD or those presenting with ADHD traits

Working independently and as part of a wider team, you will support Autistic children and young people and those with a dual diagnosis of ADHD or those presenting with ADHD traits to access learning with the aim of helping them to achieve their individual aspirations. You will need to be enthusiastic, able to use your own initiative, have a drive and resilience for what is often a demanding role; and you must be people-centred with good communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to build positive relationships with both staff and children and young people.

You must be qualified and have teaching experience and have previously worked with autistic children and young people. We ask that you are hard-working, willing to learn and committed to promoting the positive development of all children and young people.

You will be highly skilled with exceptional communication skills who can demonstrate an ability to engage children and young people and build strong working relationships within the team and with other professionals to achieve the best outcomes for children and young people.  

You will have an excellent knowledge and understanding of education issues and of how to work with a range of settings/schools.

Our mission is to be the best council. To do this we need the best people to help build our vision. If you’re looking to develop your career in a fast-paced, professional environment whilst making a difference, then we look forward to hearing from you.

Please refer to the Role Profile for more information.  

Role Specific Qualifications:

You will have been educated to at least degree level and hold a Qualified Teacher Status  

Our People Values:

How we act defines who we are. At the heart of our organisation is a common approach to defining ‘who we are’. We are looking for people who can build this into everything they do.

We are fair
We treat everyone with compassion, dignity and fairness. We value the views and opinion of others, and promote benefits and opportunities for all.

We are caring
We care about our borough and doing things well. We focus on standards and continuous improvement; learning from our mistakes and celebrating success.

We are collaborators
We work together for a better society. We work with our residents, businesses, schools, third sector and others for better outcomes for everyone.

We are driven
We will only settle for the very best. We seek to continually improve and put our residents, customers and businesses at the heart of everything we do.

Our commitment to you:

At H&F you will have access to a comprehensive total reward package as well as joining a flexible working employer and as such all staff can request flexible working Click HERE to find out more.

We believe an inclusive workplace is about the visibility and representation of our local diverse community - it is about open and transparent decision making co-produced with staff and residents.

It is about respect for diversity and a shared identity that seeks to encourage fair and transparent recruitment, retention, and career progression. We take a proactive approach to equity, diversity, and inclusion so that it is part of the fabric of the Council with a shared understanding of the role all colleagues play in realising the inclusivity of the workplace. At H&F, our workplace ensures that everybody has equitable access to opportunities.

In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equitable access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of their age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification (GOQ) applies.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

To explore more about the work we do towards being an inclusive employer and our commitments to achieve this please click HERE.

Asking for Adjustments

We are committed to removing barriers in the workplace and this includes adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

If you would like to discuss any adjustments or request the application form in a different format, please contact us at resourcing-peopleandtalent@lbhf.gov.uk or by post to The Town Hall, King Street, Hammersmith W6 9JU