SEN Teacher (East London)

Outcomes First Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider in East London is looking for an SEN Teacher to support pupils with diverse learning needs. The role offers a competitive salary of up to £51,000 per annum and promotes a better work/life balance through a 4-Day Working Week initiative. Responsibilities include planning and delivering individualised lessons, monitoring pupil progress, and collaborating with a multi-professional team. This position requires a Primary Teacher degree and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) as essential qualifications. The school is committed to safeguarding and supporting the welfare of its pupils.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Wellbeing Matters package

Mental health support services

Cycle to Work Scheme

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Qualifications

• Essential qualifications include a Primary Teacher degree and QTS.
• Experience in planning, delivering, and assessing learning is necessary.
• A background in supporting pupils with complex needs is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver individualised lessons for pupils with SEN.
• Monitor and assess pupil progress, contributing to development plans.
• Create and implement IEPs and behaviour plans.
• Work closely with LSAs and external agencies for coordinated pupil support.

Skills

Primary Teacher degree

QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

Experience working within an education setting

Experience planning, delivering and assessing learning

Job description

Location

E2 6DY, East London, London, South East, UK

Job Title

SEN Teacher

School Location

Brick Lane School, London E2 6DY

Salary

Up to £51,000 per annum, dependent on experience.

Hours

37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8 AM – 4 PM.

Contract

Permanent, Term Time Only.

Start Date

January 2026 (UK applicants only). This role does not offer sponsorship.

About the Role

At Outcomes First Group we are committed to better work/life balance. We are proud to be part of a 4‑Day Working Week (4DWW) trial where you can work one day less each week while still receiving full‑time pay. Brick Lane School is looking for an SEN Teacher to support pupils with diverse learning needs.

Using your primary teaching experience, you will plan and deliver individual or small‑group lessons that are creative, accessible, and aligned with the school’s curriculum. You will monitor progress, adapt your teaching, and contribute to whole‑school initiatives to continually improve the quality of education.

You will collaborate with a multi‑professional team to contribute to individual learning plans, behaviour support strategies, and classroom organisation. You will uphold a positive, safe, and nurturing environment that promotes independence, confidence, and self‑regulation.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver individualised lessons for pupils with SEN, adapting teaching approaches to meet diverse needs.
• Monitor, assess, and report on pupil progress, contributing to whole‑school initiatives and development plans.
• Create, implement, and review IEPs, behaviour plans, and other personalised documents.
• Organise classrooms to provide engaging, supportive learning environments that promote independence and confidence.
• Work closely with LSAs, care staff, parents, and external agencies to ensure coordinated support for pupils.
• Promote pupils’ academic, social, and emotional development using positive behaviour strategies.
• Maintain accurate records in line with school policies and safeguarding requirements.
• Keep up to date with subject knowledge, SEN best practice, and professional standards.

Experience & Qualifications

Essential

• Primary Teacher degree
• QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)
• Experience working within an education setting
• Experience planning, delivering and assessing learning

Desirable

• Experience teaching in EYFS
• Experience using a multi‑sensory approach to teaching
• Experience supporting pupils with complex needs

About Us

Brick Lane School in East London is an independent school offering education for students aged 5 to 18 years with a primary diagnosis of autism. We have a Neurodiversity Strategy (AAD) that informs how we provide education and clinical supports for autistic individuals. Our aim is to provide specialist individual support so pupils can reach their potential and live fulfilling, productive lives.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

Benefits

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• Wellbeing Matters package
• Access to first‑class mental health support services and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, offering a wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100+ discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support – inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, and paid fertility treatment support

You will work 80 % of your contractual hours for 100 % of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that matter. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit.

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair and thorough recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. All stages of the compliance process are subject to safeguarding checks and statutory requirements.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.