SEND Teacher

Smart Teachers is seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teacher to join a highly supportive and inclusive secondary school in East London from September.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a specialist provision supporting pupils with complex communication and sensory needs, including pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC). The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering a highly personalised curriculum designed to meet the individual needs of learners who are working at Key Stage 1 level or below.

About the school

This inclusive and forward-thinking secondary school is committed to ensuring that every pupil receives the support and opportunities they need to succeed. The school has a strong reputation for its nurturing environment, high expectations and dedication to meeting the needs of learners with additional needs.

Staff benefit from a collaborative culture, excellent leadership support and ongoing professional development opportunities. The specialist provision is well-resourced and places a strong emphasis on communication, sensory regulation and personalised learning, enabling pupils to make meaningful progress both academically and socially.

The school prides itself on creating a welcoming and supportive environment where staff are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and make a lasting difference to the lives of young people.

Requirements

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

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification
• Have experience working with pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
• Have experience supporting early language acquisition, including working with non-verbal pupils
• Demonstrate knowledge or experience of speech and language interventions, including Colourful Semantics and the use of Core Boards Have experience developing and delivering sensory-based learning opportunities
• Be confident adapting learning for pupils working at Key Stage 1 level or below

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

• Suitable teaching experience

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 Daniel Uwaifo on 020 7065 7500 or email [email protected].