SEN Secondary Teacher

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

Job summary

A leading education supply agency in Hackney, East London is seeking a dedicated SEND Secondary Teacher to provide engaging lessons for a Key Stage 3/4 class, focusing on learners with autism. This role offers competitive pay, support for professional development, and a chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students with complex needs. Ideal for newly qualified teachers eager to embrace a rewarding teaching environment.

Benefits

Excellent daily rates

Guaranteed pay scheme

Social and networking events

Pension contributions

CPD for professional development

Qualifications

• Passionate about teaching in a non-mainstream environment.
• Demonstrate creativity to deliver inclusive lessons.
• Experience or strong interest in working with children with SEND.

Responsibilities

• Teach in a non-mainstream environment for Key Stage 3/4.
• Deliver inclusive, engaging, and inspiring lessons.
• Support learners with SEND and autism.

Skills

Passion for teaching in a non-mainstream environment

Caring and compassionate approach

Creativity in lesson delivery

Experience with SEND

Education

Recognised UK teaching qualification (QTS or QTLS)

Job description

Overview

SEN Secondary Teacher – Hackney, East London

£(Apply online only) per week (salary is dependent on experience and/or qualifications). Start date: SEPT 2025.

An Outstanding SEND school in Hackney, East London is seeking a dedicated SEND Teacher to join their team, supporting a Key Stage 3/4 class with 9 primary-aged students.

The school is a vibrant learning community, offering education for 4-19 year-olds with highly specialised provisions for learners with autism.

The school places each child's individual needs and goals at the centre of their work, underpinning a bespoke child-centred curriculum designed to create a learning environment that is ambitious, communicative, opportunity-rich, resilient, and responsive to individual needs.

The school is committed to creating personalised learning pathways that address the unique needs and aspirations of every student, designed to encourage enjoyment, confidence, active participation, and the development of essential life skills.

Responsibilities

The role involves teaching in a non-mainstream environment and delivering inclusive, engaging, and inspiring lessons for a Key Stage 3/4 class. You will work within a specialised setting to support learners with SEND and autism, ensuring lessons are creative and responsive to individual needs.

Qualifications

• Be passionate about teaching in a non-mainstream environment and embrace the unique opportunities provided by a special school setting.
• Demonstrate a caring and compassionate approach, using creativity to deliver inclusive, engaging, and inspiring lessons.
• Hold a recognised UK teaching qualification (QTS or QTLS).
• Have experience or a strong interest in working with children with SEND, gained through Initial Teacher Training (ITT) or other opportunities.
• This is a fantastic opportunity for a newly qualified teacher eager to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children with complex needs and learning difficulties.

What we offer

As an ECT Special Needs Teacher and part of our team, you benefit from:

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.

About us

We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

The Edwin Group is a Top 10 UK-employer in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023. Rated as 'Excellent' by our staff in all categories and recognised as having industry leading and world-class levels of employee engagement across the Group.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

If you are a Special Needs Teacher who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call us on (phone number removed).