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A welcoming and well-resourced SEN school in South East London is seeking a compassionate, patient, and committed SEN Teacher to join their team for an immediate start. This full-time, permanent role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a setting that provides education, care, and tailored support for pupils with a range of additional needs.
This is an excellent position for a teacher who believes in inclusive education, values emotional development alongside academic progress, and thrives in a nurturing, structured environment.
About the Role
You will work with students who may have:
* Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD)
* Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
* Communication and sensory needs
* Social, emotional, and behavioural needs
Classes are small, with a high level of support staff to ensure each pupil receives individualised attention. You will plan and deliver lessons which are differentiated, scaffolded, and adapted to support progress at different cognitive, emotional, and developmental levels.
You will work closely with:
* Teaching Assistants providing 1:1 and small group support
* Speech & Language Therapy and Occupational Therapy staff
* SENCo, pastoral team and specialist behaviour practitioners
This is a role where relationship-building, consistency and communication are key.
School Information
The school has:
* A warm, supportive staff culture
* Calm, structured routines
* Clear communication systems
* Safe, purpose-built sensory and learning environments
The leadership team is experienced in supporting teachers transitioning from mainstream contexts and provides genuine professional development, including:
* Specialist SEN training
* Attachment and trauma-informed practice
* Behaviour de-escalation and emotional regulation strategies
* Curriculum differentiation and personalised learning planning
Staff describe the school as stable, team-focused, and deeply rewarding to work in.
Ideal Candidate
We welcome applications from:
* Experienced SEN Teachers
* Mainstream Teachers looking to transition to SEN
* Teachers from Primary, Secondary or Specialist backgrounds
You should be:
* Patient, calm, and emotionally resilient
* Able to build trust-based relationships
* Confident adapting curriculum content to meet learners’ needs
* Reflective, open-minded, and collaborative
QTS is required for this position.
Salary
Paid on Main Pay Scale (MPS) – Upper Pay Scale (UPS), depending on experience.
Additional SEN allowances may apply depending on the school’s pay structure.
Application
Please submit your application with your CV to Natalie Hunter as soon as possible.
Early applications are encouraged as the school is ready to interview immediately.