Sen Teacher - Secondary

Operam Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral vouchers up to £300

Job summary

Operam Education is seeking an SEN Teacher for a large, outstanding-rated secondary complex needs school in Walthamstow, East London. The role starts in September and runs long-term, with pupils aged 11–19 who have Autism and complex communication needs.

You will join a school dedicated to personalised learning pathways and strong wellbeing for all pupils. You will plan differentiated lessons, support communication and life skills, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the best

Qualifications

• QTS required to teach in a SEN setting.
• Experience teaching pupils with Autism and complex needs is essential.
• Strong behaviour management and a calm, collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons for pupils with Autism and complex needs.
• Support development of communication, independence and life skills across the curriculum.
• Write and review EHCPs and personalised learning plans with the multidisciplinary team.
• Create a structured, nurturing classroom environment where pupils feel safe and motivated.
• Collaborate with therapists, support staff and families to ensure positive outcomes.

Skills

SEN Teaching

QTS

Behaviour management

Education

QTS

Job description

SEN Teacher

Secondary Complex Needs School

Walthamstow, East London

£850 – £1,350/week

Long Term | September Start

We are working with one of the largest and most highly regarded special schools in Europe — an Outstanding-rated school in Walthamstow with an international reputation for expertise, curriculum innovation and professional development. With a deeply rooted commitment to enjoyment, achievement and wellbeing for all, this is a school where every pupil has a personalised learning pathway and every teacher is genuinely valued.

This is a long-term opportunity starting in September, supporting secondary-aged pupils aged 11–19 with Autism and complex communication needs, in a school that has built its entire culture around helping young people grow, communicate and thrive.

What You'll Be Doing

• Planning and delivering engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to pupils with Autism and complex learning needs
• Supporting the development of communication, independence and life skills across the curriculum
• Writing and reviewing EHCPs and personalised learning plans in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team
• Creating a structured, nurturing classroom environment where pupils feel safe and motivated
• Working alongside therapists, support staff and families to ensure the best outcomes for every pupil

What We're Looking For

• QTS and experience teaching in a special or SEN school setting
• Confidence working with pupils with Autism and complex communication needs at secondary level
• A genuine passion for helping young people achieve their potential and grow in independence
• Strong behaviour management skills and a calm, consistent approach
• A collaborative team player who reflects the school's values of enjoyment, achievement and wellbeing

Why Horizon Teachers

We are currently having our busiest year & placing more teachers & support staff than ever before.

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Operam Education Group includes:

• Provide Education
• Teachers UK
• Provision Recruitment
• The Education Specialists
• First for Education
• Horizon Teachers
• Key Stage Teacher Supply

We're proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and committed to creating accessible opportunities across education.

As part of our registration process, you'll need an enhanced DBS check and we'll need to see and copy your original qualifications before any placement. Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.