SEND Classroom Teacher

PHIL13; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Philosophy Education LTD. in Plumstead, South East London, is seeking a passionate SEND Teacher to join its specialist SEN school on a permanent, full-time basis.

You will deliver high-quality, engaging lessons for pupils with autism and severe learning difficulties, adapting approaches to individual developmental levels and leading a classroom team. The role requires QTS, experience with autism and SLD, and the ability to collaborate with parents and staff within a federation of eleven schools.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential.
• Experience teaching children with Autism and Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD).
• Experience across the 2–19 age range is desirable.
• Knowledge of assessment, planning and recording strategies for pupils with complex learning needs.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and differentiate lessons to meet individual needs.
• Lead and support the classroom team, including Teaching Assistants.
• Monitor and record pupil progress using appropriate frameworks.

Skills

Differentiated teaching

Classroom management

Communication skills

Team leadership

Parent collaboration

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

SEND Teacher – Specialist SEN School

Location: Plumstead, South East London
Salary: £40,317 – £52,300 per annum (FTE) 1 SEN Point
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
Start Date: ASAP

About the School

Philosophy Education are working in partnership with an outstanding specialist SEND school in Plumstead, supporting children and young people aged 2–19 years with a wide range of special educational needs.

The school is forward-thinking and innovative, with a strong commitment to providing an outstanding education and ensuring every pupil has the opportunity to achieve their full potential.

The school has been awarded National Autistic Society (NAS) Advanced Accreditation and is recognised as a MOVE Centre of Excellence. It has also developed its own innovative, personalised assessment system to ensure that teaching, learning and progress are tailored to individual pupils.

The school is part of a unique and exciting eleven-school federation, providing opportunities to develop meaningful links with mainstream education and collaborate with colleagues across different settings.

The Role

The school is seeking a passionate, committed and experienced SEND Teacher to join its teaching team on a permanent, full-time basis.

You will be responsible for delivering high-quality, creative and engaging lessons tailored to pupils with autism and severe learning difficulties (SLD). You will need to demonstrate an understanding of individual learning needs and be confident adapting teaching approaches, resources and assessment methods to support pupils working at different developmental and educational levels.

The successful candidate will also take responsibility for leading and managing their allocated classroom team, including Teaching Assistants and other learning support staff, ensuring a collaborative approach to teaching and pupil development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver creative, engaging and differentiated lessons to meet individual learning needs.
• Support pupils with Autism and Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), adapting teaching strategies to suit different abilities and developmental stages.
• Monitor, assess and record pupil progress using appropriate assessment frameworks and personalised learning approaches.
• Establish a positive, structured and stimulating classroom environment that promotes engagement, independence and achievement.
• Lead, manage and support the classroom team, ensuring effective communication and consistent approaches to learning.
• Work collaboratively with parents, carers, colleagues and external professionals to support pupils’ educational and personal development.
• Contribute to curriculum development, team meetings and the continuous improvement of teaching and learning.
• Promote safeguarding, health and safety and equal opportunities throughout the school.

The Ideal Candidate

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential.
• Experience teaching children and young people with Autism and Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD).
• Experience working across the 2–19 age range is desirable.
• Good understanding of differentiated teaching approaches and specialist SEND curricula.
• Knowledge of assessment, planning and recording strategies for pupils with complex learning needs.
• Experience managing and leading a classroom team of Teaching Assistants and support staff.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.
• Patient, resilient, enthusiastic and committed to achieving the best outcomes for pupils.
• Able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Why Apply?

• Permanent, full‑time teaching opportunity.
• Competitive salary of £40,317 – £52,300 1 SEN Point.
• Join an innovative and forward-thinking specialist SEND school.
• Work within a supportive eleven‑school federation.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Make a meaningful difference to the education, independence and development of children and young people with SEND.

Start Date: ASAP

We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.