PE Teacher

TimePlan Education; Chigwell; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Timeplan Education is seeking a dedicated PE Teacher to join a specialist Secondary SEN School in Walthamstow. You will deliver engaging, differentiated PE lessons to pupils with Autism, adapting activities to meet individual learning and sensory needs.

The role is full-time and long-term, with supportive SEN staff, small class groups and opportunities to develop Autism-specific experience. QTS or equivalent teaching experience required.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or relevant teaching experience.
• Experience teaching PE at secondary level.
• Previous SEN or Autism experience is desirable but not essential.
• Patient, resilient, adaptable and confident managing different learning and behavioural needs.
• Passionate about inclusive education and supporting young people with SEND.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated PE lessons.
• Adapt activities and equipment to accommodate pupils' sensory, communication and physical needs.
• Develop pupils' coordination, fitness, teamwork and social skills.
• Support emotional regulation, confidence and independence through physical activities.
• Work alongside Teaching Assistants and SEN staff to implement individual learning strategies and EHCP targets.
• Maintain a safe, structured and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Secondary PE teaching

Autism awareness

Differentiated instruction

Education

QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

Job description

PE Teacher - Specialist Secondary SEN School (Autism)

Location: Walthamstow
Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term
Start Date: ASAP
School Type: Specialist Secondary SEN School

About the School

We are working with a specialist Secondary SEN School in Walthamstow, supporting young people with Autism and additional communication, sensory processing, social interaction and emotional regulation needs.

The school provides a structured, nurturing and inclusive learning environment, with a strong focus on developing pupils' confidence, communication, independence and emotional wellbeing.

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate and adaptable PE Teacher to deliver engaging, differentiated Physical Education lessons to secondary-aged pupils with Autism.

The role involves adapting activities to meet individual learning needs while supporting pupils' physical development, coordination, teamwork, confidence and emotional regulation.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated PE lessons.

• Adapt activities and equipment to accommodate pupils' sensory, communication and physical needs.

• Develop pupils' coordination, fitness, teamwork and social skills.

• Support emotional regulation, confidence and independence through physical activities.

• Work alongside Teaching Assistants and SEN staff to implement individual learning strategies and EHCP targets.

• Maintain a safe, structured and inclusive learning environment.

Ideal Candidate

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or relevant teaching experience.

• Experience teaching PE at secondary level.

• Previous SEN or Autism experience is desirable but not essential.

• Patient, resilient, adaptable and confident managing different learning and behavioural needs.

• Passionate about inclusive education and supporting young people with SEND.

Why Apply?

• Supportive specialist SEN environment.

• Small teaching groups with additional classroom support.

• Opportunity to develop specialist Autism experience.

• Full-time, long-term opportunity with potential career progression.

Timeplan Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff to show this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete Disclosure and Barring Service declarations in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997. You will also be required to provide 2 professional references covering at least the last 2 years, and complete our online application followed by a video or face to face interview. Timeplan education is a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and therefore will not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation.

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