Special Needs Teacher

REESON Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

REESON Education is seeking a compassionate SEN Teacher for a special needs school in Hackney. You will support pupils with ASD and SLD, delivering personalised learning plans in a supportive environment.

This full-time, temp-to-perm role offers strong induction and CPD within an Ofsted Outstanding setting, with close collaboration with therapists and education psychologists to promote independence and social skills.

Qualifications

• Must hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Strong knowledge of ASD and SLD is essential.
• Experience in a primary setting is preferred.
• References covering recent employment or training history are required.
• UK-based experience within the last 3 years for safeguarding compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement personalised learning plans to promote student independence and social skills.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including therapists and educational psychologists.
• Monitor student progress and adapt teaching strategies to ensure an inclusive environment.
• Maintain regular communication with parents and caregivers to support student development.

Skills

QTS

ASD experience

SLD experience

Primary teaching

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Job description

• A special needs school in Hackney is seeking a compassionate and dedicated SEN Teacher to support pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD). This is a full-time, "temp-to-perm" position within a highly regarded Local Authority establishment.

  School Overview

  The school is an Ofsted 'Outstanding' special school catering to pupils aged 2-11. It is located in a modern, purpose-built facility designed to meet complex learning needs.

  Class Size: 7 primary-aged pupils.

  Support: 3 full-time Teaching Assistants assigned to the classroom.

  Professional Development: Access to excellent induction programmes and ongoing CPD training.

  Key Responsibilities

  Develop and implement personalised learning plans to promote student independence and social skills.

  Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including therapists and educational psychologists.

  Monitor student progress and adapt teaching strategies to ensure an inclusive environment.

  Maintain regular communication with parents and caregivers to support student development.

  Candidate Requirements

  Qualifications: Must hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.

  Experience: Strong knowledge of ASD and SLD is essential. Previous experience in a primary setting is preferred.

  References: Candidates must provide satisfactory professional references covering their recent employment or training history.

  Vetting: Proven UK-based experience within the last 3 years is required for safeguarding compliance.

  Application Details

  This role offers a significant opportunity for either experienced SEN teachers or mainstream teachers looking to transition into a specialist setting. The school provides a secure, supportive environment and exceptional resources to ensure both staff and students succeed.

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.