SEN Teacher

SEN Primary Teacher

Location: Hammersmith, West London
Salary: £36,745 – £56,959 per annum (Main Pay Scale – Inner London, dependent on experience and qualifications)
Start Date: September 2026

About the role

A welcoming and well-resourced special needs school in Hammersmith is seeking a dedicated Primary SEN Teacher to join their team from September 2026. This role is ideal for a teacher with experience delivering national curriculum subjects such as English, Maths, or Science, and who is passionate about inclusive education.

The school provides a calm and structured learning environment for pupils with a range of needs, including Autism (ASC) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges. The focus is on tailored learning and holistic support, creating an environment where both pupils and staff can thrive.

About the school

What Makes This School Unique

• Purpose-built or well-adapted facilities designed to support a wide range of additional needs
• Small class sizes (typically 4–6 pupils), with strong support from teaching assistants
• A nurturing and inclusive school culture with a strong focus on wellbeing
• Regular staff briefings and collaborative planning to support teaching and learning
• Supportive and visible leadership team committed to staff development
• Opportunities for progression as the school continues to grow

The school works closely with local mainstream settings, supporting pupils who require a more specialised and structured approach to learning.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of SEN Teacher you will:

• Have experience teaching core subjects within the national curriculum (English, Maths, or Science)
• Be committed to making learning accessible, engaging and inclusive
• Demonstrate a patient, empathetic and enthusiastic approach
• Have experience or an interest in working with pupils with ASC and SEMH

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Right to work in the UK
• DBS on the update service, or willing to get one

Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Smart Teachers

Smart Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Smart Teachers offer

As a valued employee of Smart Teachers, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Smart Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Artemis Kazi on 0207 065 708 or email [email protected].