SEN Secondary Class Teacher

senploy; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A SEND Specialist School in Brent is seeking an experienced SEN Secondary Class Teacher to provide high-quality, personalised teaching for students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). This role involves planning and delivering inclusive lessons across various subjects, implementing individualised learning programmes, and promoting communication and life skills. The ideal candidate will have QTS, experience with SEND, and strong classroom management skills. This full-time position starts in January 2026 with an emphasis on collaboration and safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Proven experience teaching pupils with SEND in a secondary setting.
• Strong knowledge of EHCP processes and differentiation strategies.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver differentiated lessons across secondary-level core subjects.
• Implement individualised learning programmes aligned with pupils' EHCPs.
• Support pupils with diverse special needs using inclusive strategies.
• Monitor and assess progress against SMART targets.

Skills

Classroom management tailored to diverse needs

Ability to use AAC and assistive technology

Education

QTS or equivalent teaching qualification

Job description

Overview

We are currently recruiting for an SEN Secondary Class Teacher to join a SEND Specialist School in Brent, Northwest London.

Role Details

• Position: SEN Secondary Class Teacher
• School Type: Specialist school for children with Autism and complex needs
• Start Date: January 2026
• Contract: Temp - perm, full-Time (Mon-Fri, 8:30am-4:30pm)
• Location: Brent, Northwest London
• Salary: According to your teaching scale

Summary

We are seeking an experienced SEN Secondary Class Teacher to deliver high-quality, personalised teaching for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). You will plan and deliver an inclusive, engaging curriculum that supports pupils academic, social, and emotional development, while helping them achieve their EHCP outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver differentiated lessons across secondary-level core subjects (English, Maths, Science) and foundation subjects, adapted for pupils with SEND.
• Implement individualised learning programmes aligned with pupils EHCPs and school curriculum.
• Support pupils with ASD, PMLD, SEMH, and complex needs, using inclusive strategies and sensory approaches.
• Promote communication and interaction skills, incorporating AAC, Makaton, and assistive technologies where appropriate.
• Teach personal, social, and life skills to foster independence and emotional well-being.
• Monitor and assess progress against SMART targets and EHCP outcomes, maintaining accurate records.
• Work collaboratively with TAs, therapists, and families to ensure a holistic approach to learning.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, SEND statutory requirements, and school policies.

Person Specification

Essential:

• QTS or equivalent teaching qualification
• Proven experience teaching pupils with SEND in a secondary setting
• Strong knowledge of EHCP processes and differentiation strategies

Skills:

• Classroom management tailored to diverse needs
• Ability to use AAC and assistive technology

Desirable:

• Knowledge of Makaton, TEACCH, and sensory integration strategies

Requirements

• QTS
• Enhanced DBS (Child and adult workforce) on Update Service
• Two recent professional references
• Right to work in the UK

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people is responsible for safeguarding and protecting their welfare.