Primary Teacher

Classroom Talent; Greater London; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rate

Full-time, long-term supply

Permanent position from January 2027

Immediate start

Small class sizes

Supportive specialist SEND environment

Teaching Assistants on site

Valuable SEN experience

Job summary

Classroom Talent is recruiting a KS2 Primary Teacher/SEN Teacher for a specialist independent primary school in Newham, East London. The role is full-time, long-term supply with an ASAP start and offers a permanent post from January 2027.

You will teach pupils with Autism, SEMH and other SEND needs in a nurturing environment, delivering differentiated lessons and collaborating with experienced Teaching Assistants to support individual learning journeys.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status required or equivalent (QTS/QTLS).
• Experience teaching in a primary or specialist SEND setting.
• Experience supporting children with Autism (ASC), SEMH or other SEND needs.
• Solid knowledge of the Primary/KS2 National Curriculum.
• Ability to plan and deliver creative, differentiated lessons.
• Strong classroom management and positive behaviour support.
• Calm, patient and nurturing approach to teaching.
• Experience working with Teaching Assistants.
• Genuine passion for supporting children with SEND.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, creative and differentiated lessons for KS2 pupils.
• Support children with a range of additional needs, adapting teaching to develop academic, emotional and social skills.
• Create a positive, structured, nurturing classroom environment where pupils feel safe and supported.
• Collaborate with Teaching Assistants to maximize pupil progress.
• Contribute to a specialist SEND environment and continuity of learning.

Skills

QTS/QTLS

Primary teaching

SEND experience

Autism support

KS2 curriculum

Lesson differentiation

Classroom management

Calm nurturing

Team collaboration

SEND passion

Job description

KS2 Primary Teacher - Specialist SEND School - Immediate Start

Location: Newham, East London

When: ASAP Start

Job type: Long-Term Supply - Full-Time - Permanent position on offer from January 2027

Salary: £223-£244 per day PAYE

Classroom Talent is working in partnership with a specialist independent primary school in Newham, East London, looking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Primary Teacher / SEN Teacher on a full-time, long-term supply basis.

About the School - Primary Teacher/SEN Teacher

The school is a specialist independent primary provision supporting children with complex additional needs, including Autism (ASC), SEMH and associated learning difficulties.

Many pupils have experienced challenges within mainstream education, including school exclusions or extended periods out of education.

The school provides a supportive Nurture Provision, combining therapeutic approaches with personalised teaching and learning.

With small class sizes, experienced Teaching Assistants and a supportive leadership team, teachers can focus on delivering individualised lessons that help pupils rebuild their confidence and re‑engage with education.

About the Role - Primary Teacher / SEN Teacher

The successful Primary Teacher / KS2 Teacher will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging, creative and differentiated lessons that meet the individual needs of pupils.

You will work with children with a range of additional needs, including Autism, SEMH and learning difficulties, adapting your teaching approach to support their academic, emotional and social development.

Working closely with specialist Teaching Assistants, you will create a positive, structured and nurturing classroom environment where pupils feel safe, supported and encouraged to achieve.

This opportunity would suit an experienced SEN or SEND Teacher, as well as a mainstream Primary Teacher with experience supporting children with additional needs who is looking to transition into a specialist SEND setting.

The Successful Primary Teacher Will Have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or QTLS
• Experience teaching within a primary school or specialist SEND setting.
• Experience supporting children with Autism (ASC), SEMH or additional learning needs.
• Good knowledge of the Primary / KS2 National Curriculum.
• The ability to plan and deliver creative, differentiated lessons.
• Strong classroom management and positive behaviour support skills.
• A calm, patient and nurturing approach to teaching.
• Experience working collaboratively with Teaching Assistants.
• A genuine passion for supporting children with SEND.

Benefits - What's on Offer?

• Competitive daily rate of £223-£244.
• Full-time, long-term supply opportunity.- Permanent Position on offer from September 2026
• Immediate start available
• Small class sizes with additional classroom support.
• Supportive and nurturing specialist SEND environment.
• Experienced Teaching Assistants and a collaborative leadership team.
• The opportunity to gain valuable experience within specialist SEN and SEMH education.
• A rewarding teaching opportunity where you can make a genuine difference.

Whether you are an experienced SEN Teacher, SEND Teacher, SEMH Teacher, KS2 Teacher or mainstream Primary Teacher, we would welcome the opportunity to discuss this vacancy with you.

• Are you a passionate Primary Teacher, KS2 Teacher or SEN Teacher looking for a rewarding new opportunity within a specialist SEND school?
• Do you have experience supporting children with Autism (ASC), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, or other Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)?
• Are you available to start ASAP and looking for a long‑term teaching opportunity where you can make a genuine difference?

If you are a qualified Primary Teacher looking for an immediate start in East London, we would love to hear from you.

Classroom Talent is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all candidates to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to relevant safeguarding and compliance checks, including an enhanced DBS check