SEN Teacher- Tower Hamlets

GSL Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

GSL Education invites applications for a qualified SEN Teacher to join a reception structured school in Tower Hamlets (E1). You will deliver SEN provision for 10 students with high needs across Years 1–4, working with three Teaching Assistants and benefiting from dedicated PPA time for planning.

Ideal candidates hold QTS and have SEN experience, with Autism-focused support and strong classroom management. The role offers a permanent prospect and a competitive daily rate of £150–£220.

Qualifications

• Must hold QTS.
• Experience teaching in an SEN provision or specialist SEN school.
• Confident supporting students with Autism and complex needs.
• Experience creating and delivering differentiated lesson plans.
• Able to provide recent teaching references.
• Strong classroom management, communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the school's SEND provision, supporting 10 students with high needs.
• Teach students with additional needs, mostly Autism, across Years 1–4.
• Collaborate with three Teaching Assistants to support learning and development.
• Plan and deliver differentiated lessons to meet individual learning needs.
• Use appropriate teaching strategies to support academic, social and emotional development.
• Utilise dedicated PPA time for planning and preparation.

Skills

QTS

SEN experience

Autism support

Differentiated instruction

References available

Classroom management

Communication skills

Organisation skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Looking for your next SEN teaching role where you can make a real difference to students with additional needs?

• Job Title: SEN Teacher
• Location: Tower Hamlets, E1, East London
• Start Date: 15th December 2026
• End Date: 21st July 2027
• Contract: Long Term and Full Time

GSL Education are currently looking for a qualified SEN Teacher to join a lovely school in Tower Hamlets, E1. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced SEN Teacher to take responsibility for the school's SEND provision, supporting 10 students with high needs, mostly with Autism, across Years 1–4. You will work alongside a team of three Teaching Assistants and benefit from dedicated PPA time for planning.

About SEN Teacher Role:

• Taking responsibility for the school's SEND provision, supporting 10 students with high needs.
• Teaching students with additional needs, mostly Autism, across Years 1–4.
• Working collaboratively with three Teaching Assistants to support students' learning and development.
• Planning and delivering differentiated lessons to meet individual learning needs.
• Using appropriate teaching strategies to support students' academic, social and emotional development.
• Making effective use of dedicated PPA time for lesson planning and preparation.

Ideal candidates will:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Have previous experience teaching in an SEN provision or specialist SEN school.
• Be confident supporting students with Autism and complex needs.
• Have experience creating and delivering differentiated lesson plans.
• Be able to provide recent teaching references.
• Have strong classroom management, communication and organisational skills.
• Potential to secure a permanent contract.
• Lovely school to work in.
• Good transport links.
• Dedicated PPA time for planning.
• Competitive daily pay of £150–£220.
• Access to CPD courses.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS on the update service.

GSL offers equal opportunities to applicants from all members of the community.