Special Needs Class Teacher

Prospero Teaching; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is looking for a dedicated Special Educational Needs (SEN) Secondary Teacher for a full-time position in Ilford starting January 2026. The successful candidate will work with diverse students providing tailored support. Applicants must have QTS or equivalent, a minimum of 1 year SEN teaching experience in the UK, and the right to work in the UK. This is a rewarding opportunity to positively impact students' lives.

Benefits

Accredited continued professional development courses

In-house Training and Development Team

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year SEN teaching experience in the UK.
• Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year.
• Right to Work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to meet individual learning needs.
• Work with a diverse group of students.
• Comply with safeguarding and vetting checks.

Skills

Compassionate and dedicated

Tailored student support

Strong communication skills

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

Special Educational Needs (SEN) Secondary Teacher

Ilford (Redbridge) • Full-Time • January 2026 start

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated SEN Teacher to join our vibrant Secondary SEN school based in Ilford. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with a diverse group of students, providing tailored support to meet their individual learning needs. This is a rewarding role for someone who is passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of pupils with special educational needs.

• 2 terms until end of the academic year July 2026 (potential to extend to a permanent role)
• Full time, Monday to Friday
• Pay: match to teacher payscale within daily rate
• 8:15am - 4pm

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

• QTS or equivalent
• Minimum 1 year SEN teaching experience in the UK
• Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional child related references that cover at least the last two years

OTHER

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:

• Accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
• In-house Training and Development Team