SEN Teacher - Special School & SEN Provision

ERS Education Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

ERS Education Ltd. is seeking qualified SEN teachers for supply, long-term, and permanent placements across London. You will teach pupils with complex needs in specialist settings, adapting lessons for varied abilities and working with a multi-disciplinary team.

Ideal candidates hold QTS, have SEN experience, and are committed to trauma-informed, compassionate education. Competitive rates and long-term opportunities await within inner and outer London settings.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential.
• Experience teaching pupils with SEN, ideally in special settings.
• Ability to plan and adapt lessons for a wide range of needs.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality, differentiated lessons to small SEN classes.
• Write and review IEPs and contribute to EHCP reviews.
• Collaborate with TAs, LSAs and therapists to support pupils holistically.
• Build strong relationships with pupils and liaise with parents and external professionals.
• Maintain accurate records of pupil progress and report accordingly.

Skills

QTS

SEN experience

Trauma-informed

Behaviour management

Education

QTS certificate

Job description

About the role

ERS Education is recruiting qualified SEN Teachers for supply, long-term, and permanent positions across London. We place SEN teachers into a range of specialist settings including special schools, SEMH provisions, AP settings, and mainstream schools with SEN resourced units.

Whether you are looking for flexible day-to-day supply work, a long-term placement to build on, or a permanent role where you can really put down roots - we work with some of London’s most respected SEN schools and can find the right fit for you.

Types of schools and settings we work with

• State-funded special schools (ASD, SEMH, PMLD, complex needs, MLD)
• SEMH specialist schools and alternative provision settings
• Mainstream schools with SEN resourced provisions and high EHCP cohorts
• Multi-academy trusts (MATs) with specialist SEN schools
• Independent special schools and specialist colleges

What you will be doing

• Planning and delivering high-quality, differentiated lessons to small classes of pupils with complex SEN
• Writing and reviewing Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and contributing to EHCP reviews
• Working closely with TAs, LSAs, and therapists to deliver a holistic approach to each pupil’s needs
• Building strong, consistent relationships with pupils who may have experienced significant trauma or disruption
• Liaising with parents, carers, and external professionals as part of a multi-agency team
• Maintaining accurate records of pupil progress and contributing to reporting requirements

What we are looking for

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) - essential
• Experience teaching pupils with SEN, ideally in a special school or SEMH setting
• Experience with one or more of: ASD, SEMH, PMLD, complex needs, SpLD, MLD
• Ability to plan and adapt lessons to meet a wide range of individual needs
• Resilient, reflective, and genuinely motivated by working with pupils with complex needs
• Strong behaviour management skills and a therapeutic, trauma-informed approach
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

What ERS Education offers

• Competitive daily rates: £160–£240 per day for supply (dependent on experience and inner/outer London)
• Permanent salaries: Inner London £40,317–£52,300 (Main Pay Range) plus SEN allowance of £2,787–£5,497
• Outer London permanent salaries: £37,870–£50,474 plus SEN allowance
• Flexible supply — choose your days, your preferred need types, and your area of London
• Long-term placements that often convert to permanent roles
• A specialist consultant who understands SEN schools and will match you carefully
• Honest advice on which schools will suit your experience and teaching style

About ERS Education

ERS Education is a specialist SEN recruitment agency based in London, working exclusively in Special Educational Needs. We place SEN teachers, TAs, LSAs, HLTAs, Behaviour Mentors, ELSAs, and SENCOs into special schools and SEN provisions across the capital. ERS was co-founded by an ex-headteacher — so when we say we understand SEN schools, we mean it.

We aim to respond to every application within one working day. ERS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All positions are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and right to work checks