Sixth Form SEND Teacher

Axcis Education Recruitment; Dover; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Sixth Form SEND Teacher to join a special school in Tower Hamlets, supporting autistic learners and focusing on functional life skills. The role requires QTS or QTLS, with a passion for preparing students for adulthood, and involves leading a team to deliver engaging, practical curriculum content. Competitive pay of £170–£230/day offered for full-time work starting in February.

Benefits

Referral incentive of £50 in shopping vouchers

Qualifications

• Experience supporting autistic, non-verbal and sensory learners is essential.
• Must demonstrate confidence in delivering functional and practical teaching.

Responsibilities

• Lead a Sixth Form class of autistic learners.
• Deliver a real-world curriculum focused on life skills and communication.
• Work closely with a support team for high-quality provision.

Skills

Strong leadership skills

Experience with autistic learners

Practical and communication-focused teaching

Resilience and enthusiasm

Education

QTS / QTLS (or equivalent)

Job description

Position Overview

Sixth Form SEND Teacher – Autism & Complex Needs – Special School – Tower Hamlets

£170–£230/day (depending on experience)

Full‑time, long‑term start in February.

Axcis are proud to be working with a highly regarded special school in Tower Hamlets that supports children and young people with autism and complex learning needs.

The school is seeking an experienced and passionate Sixth Form SEND Teacher to join their post‑16 team, starting full time after February half term, with a handover and transition day during the week commencing 9th February. This is a specialist post‑16 provision designed to prepare young people for adulthood through functional learning, communication development and independence.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading a Sixth Form class of autistic learners with complex communication and sensory needs.
• Delivering a functional, real‑world curriculum focused on independence, life skills and communication.
• Using symbols, visuals and core boards to support expressive and receptive communication.
• Planning and delivering practical learning experiences, including community access and real‑life scenarios.
• Working closely with a large, experienced support team to ensure consistency and high‑quality provision.
• Tracking progress using MAPP and contributing to accredited outcomes through ASDAN.
• Working collaboratively with families and professionals, including report writing and reviews.

Requirements and Qualifications

• QTS / QTLS (or equivalent), with special school experience strongly preferred.
• Proven experience supporting autistic, non‑verbal and sensory learners.
• Confidence delivering practical, functional and communication‑focused teaching.
• Strong leadership skills to guide a large classroom team.
• Resilience, enthusiasm and a genuine passion for preparing young people for adulthood.
• Commitment to full‑time work and the wider responsibilities of a classroom practitioner.

Referral Incentive

We offer £50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend and we place them in the job.

How to Apply

If you’re a specialist SEND teacher ready to make a meaningful impact at post‑16 level, apply today.

Please contact Max Anastasiou on 020 7580 2956 | Ext: 1069.

Equal Opportunity and Compliance

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.

The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).

If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short‑term and long‑term assignments in addition to permanent positions.

You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face‑to‑face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.

Contact Details

Contact: Max Anastasiou

Telephone: [phone] | Ext: 1069