Special Education Teacher (Photography & Media)

Philosophy Education; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational recruitment agency based in London seeks a passionate Special Education Teacher for Media Studies, focusing on photography and animation in Enfield. The role requires experience with SEND, a creative teaching style, and a nurturing approach to support learners with complex needs. Apply now to contribute to a well-resourced college dedicated to creative learning.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people with SEND, particularly with complex needs and/or PMLD.
• Creative and adaptable teaching style with a nurturing approach.
• A genuine passion for supporting students with additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver accessible, differentiated lessons in photography and animation.
• Support learners with complex needs, ensuring lessons are engaging and inclusive.
• Work collaboratively with support staff and therapists to meet each learner's individual needs.
• Contribute to learners' personal and creative development through a flexible, hands-on approach.

Skills

Experience with SEND

Creative teaching style

Adaptability

Nurturing approach

Education

QTS

Experience in teaching Media Studies

Job description

• Special Education Teacher (Photography & Media)
• For Media Studies (Entry Level 1-3 for Photography & Animation) - Enfield
• Start Date: Mid-November
• Days: Thursdays & Fridays (8:30am - 4:30pm)
• Location: Enfield
• Contract Type: Ongoing / Temp to Perm

We are seeking a passionate and creative Special Education Teacher to deliver Media Studies to learners working at Entry Levels 1-3. The curriculum focuses on photography and animation, providing engaging opportunities for students with complex needs and PMLD (Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties) to explore and express their creativity in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver accessible, differentiated lessons in photography and animation.
• Support learners with complex needs, ensuring lessons are engaging and inclusive.
• Work collaboratively with support staff and therapists to meet each learner's individual needs.
• Contribute to learners' personal and creative development through a flexible, hands‑on approach.

Requirements

• Experience working with young people with SEND, particularly complex needs and/or PMLD.
• Creative and adaptable teaching style with a nurturing approach.
• QTS and/or experience in teaching Media Studies are advantageous but not essential.
• A genuine passion for supporting students with additional needs.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a welcoming and well-resourced college in Enfield, dedicated to helping every student reach their full potential through creative learning.

Please apply with an up to date CV or contact Philosophy Education today for more information.

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. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.