SEND Teacher – KS3 / KS4, CLARUS EDUCATION

Guardian Jobs; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading special school in Greater London is seeking a passionate SEND Teacher for Key Stages 3 and 4. The role involves working with pupils with Autism, providing tailored educational experiences, and collaborating with a dedicated team to foster a nurturing environment. This position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development while making a significant impact on students' lives.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Access to employee assistance programme

Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Continuous professional development

Use of leisure facilities

Health Care Plan

Supportive leadership team

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people with Autism and complex needs.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with specialist teachers to ensure a supportive learning experience.
• Support the development of social, life, and independence skills.

Skills

Creativity

Compassion

Resourcefulness

Education

QTS or QTLS

Job description

SEND Teacher – KS3 / KS4

SEND Teacher – KS3 / KS4

QTS or QTLS

Salary:MPS/UPS Inner London + SEN Allowance

Job type:Full-time, Permanent

Start date:September 2025

Are you an outstanding General ASC Teacher – Key Stages 3 and 4, with extensive experience of working with Autistic children/young people in an education setting and a passion for inclusion, enabling all children to overcome barriers to learning?

We are seeking a proactive, resourceful, and dynamic General ASC KS3 and KS4 (Secondary) Teacher to work across the Key Stage 3 and 4 curriculum. You will collaborate with our specialist teachers in Art, Design/DT, PE, Maths, and English, where appropriate, ensuring a well-rounded and supportive learning experience for every pupil.

You should be self-motivated with a creative approach to curriculum delivery and have the skills to continuously improve the learning experience for our pupils. You should have experience of working with young people with Autism and complex needs and understand what approaches work well and how building positive relationships are key.

Over the last two years the school has been through positive changes and developments, with a new Headteacher, strengthened Senior Leadership Team, and a revised business strategy to support significant growth.

The position of General ASC Teacher – Key Stages 3 and 4 has been created to support the growth of the school and the needs of our pupils, it is a great opportunity to be part of a team proving the very best possible educational opportunities for our pupils within a nurturing and supportive setting.

Our school

Our Special School is a special school that provides education for pupils aged 5 to 19 with ASD and associated difficulties. All pupils on roll have an EHCP and the school uses a therapeutic approach to support pupils with their individual difficulties. Everything the school does is based on the formation and maintenance of positive relationships and viewing all behaviour as communication.

As a General ASC Teacher – Key Stage 3 and 4 you will work in an immensely rewarding, although often challenging environment, contributing to supporting the development of social, life and independence skills and truly making a difference in the lives of pupils.

To truly meet their needs, and set them up for successful adult lives, we think beyond conventional education and meet their broader holistic potential and help to influence the society that they are part of to be more connected, inclusive, and compassionate.

All staff at our School demonstrate compassion, understanding and flexibility in their approach ensuring progression is central to all lessons whilst giving our pupils the confidence to grow as they progress. We believe passionately in supporting and nurturing our pupils as well as aspiring to provide them with outstanding and creative learning opportunities.

If you are seeking to be different and have a desire to create an individualised approach to learning as a teacher, please send us your CV.

What our SEND School can offer you:

• A workplace set in beautiful surroundings.
• Competitive salary: Main and upper pay range (London) + SEN Allowance.
• Access to a free, confidential employee assistance programme.
• Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
• Continuous professional development and training.
• Use of leisure facilities (gym and swimming pool) at specific times.
• Health Care Plan after probation period - claim back costs towards dental check-ups, eye tests, prescription charges and therapies.
• Highly supportive leadership team, colleagues and working alongside a multi-disciplinary team of other SEN Specialists.
• Class sizes up to 6 pupils.
• The opportunity to play an integral part at the next phase of the schools’ unique journey.

To apply for this SEND Teacher, please get in touch today! We are recruiting for this SEND Teacher role now and will be interviewing ASAP.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. As a SEND Teacher, you will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed. The successful SEND Teacher candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references. This SEND Teacher post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Apply for this SEND Teacher opportunity by sending your CV. You will be contacted (if shortlisted) for the SEND Teacher role within 48 hours.

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