SEN Teacher – Short Term Cover (Colchester) via TeacherActive – Until Christmas
Are you an experienced SEN Teacher looking for a short-term teaching opportunity in Colchester? TeacherActive are seeking a dedicated SEN Teacher to cover a period until Christmas. If you’re passionate about supporting students with additional needs and want a supportive agency to back you, we’d love to hear from you.
Role details
Location: Colchester, Essex
Contract: Short-term cover, until Christmas
Hours: Full-time or part-time positions available (to be discussed)
Start date: Immediate or as agreed
School type: Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision / mainstream with SEN cohorts
Accountability: Report to the school SENCo / Headteacher, with support from TeacherActive
Responsibilities
Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons for students with varying SEND needs
Implement individualised Education Plans (IEPs) and support students to achieve targets
Manage classroom behavior and create a positive, inclusive learning environment
Monitor and assess student progress, maintaining accurate records
Collaborate with teaching assistants, other staff, and external professionals
Ensure safeguarding and welfare of all students in line with school policies
Requirements
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
Experience teaching or supporting children with SEND
Strong behavior management skills and resilience
Knowledge of SEN frameworks (e.g., ASD, SLD, SEMH) and relevant strategies
DBS on the update service or willing to undergo a new DBS
Adaptability, reliability, and excellent communication skills
What TeacherActive offers
Competitive daily rates and prompt weekly pay
A dedicated consultant for ongoing support and guidance
Access to a wide range of SEN roles and schools
Support with safeguarding, compliance, and DBS processing
Opportunities for ongoing professional development and CPD
All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.
Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.
Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services