Specialist SEN Teacher

Pertemps Education Network; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist educational agency is seeking a passionate Specialist SEN Teacher to provide temporary cover for pupils from Early Years to KS3 with complex social communication needs. In this role, you will create calming lessons, support assessment processes, and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team. Ideal candidates will have a relevant teaching qualification and the ability to nurture pupils with profound needs, particularly those with Autism. Attractive daily rates and ongoing support are offered.

Benefits

Competitive daily rates

Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

Opportunities for long-term placements

Qualifications

• Experience delivering Early Years / KS1 curriculum, particularly foundational literacy and numeracy.
• Experience with the Equals curriculum is advantageous.
• Background or strong interest in working with pupils with profound and complex needs, especially Autism.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons for pupils with social communication needs across Early Years to KS3.
• Create a calm, low-arousal classroom environment.
• Lead and inspire a small group of pupils using creative approaches.

Skills

Confidence

Enthusiasm

Strong behaviour-support skills

Excellent spoken and written English

Ability to lead and manage small groups

Education

Relevant teaching qualification (QTS or equivalent)

Job description

Specialist SEN Teacher – Temporary Cover (EYS–KS3) Complex Social Communication Needs | Immediate Start

Are you an experienced and passionate teacher looking to make a genuine difference in a highly supportive, therapeutic SEND environment? Our agency is working in partnership with a specialist provision seeking a flexible and skilled SEN Teacher to deliver temporary teaching cover for pupils from Early Years through to KS3 with complex social communication needs.

You will join a dedicated multi-disciplinary team of LSAs, Speech & Language Therapists, and Occupational Therapists, providing a low-arousal, nurturing and communication-rich environment. The school follows the Equals Curriculum and the SCERTS Framework, and you will play a key role in maintaining a highly structured, therapeutic approach to learning.

The Role

• Deliver engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons for pupils with social communication needs across EYS–KS3.
• Create a calm, low-arousal classroom environment that supports emotional regulation and communication.
• Work closely with therapists and support staff to implement SCERTS-based strategies.
• Contribute to assessment, target-setting, and progress monitoring in line with the Equals curriculum.
• Lead and inspire a small group of pupils using creative, communication-friendly approaches.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have :

• A relevant teaching qualification (QTS or equivalent).
• Confidence, enthusiasm and a genuine passion for supporting children with SEN.
• Experience delivering Early Years / KS1 curriculum, including foundational literacy and numeracy.
• Experience with the Equals curriculum (advantageous but not essential).
• A background or strong interest in working with pupils with profound and complex needs, particularly Autism.
• Excellent spoken and written English, with strong literacy and numeracy skills.
• Experience using AAC / symbol-supported communication systems.
• Strong behaviour-support skills, with the ability to promote positive behaviour in a nurturing way.
• The ability to lead, motivate and manage a small group of pupils with social communication needs.
• A patient, resilient and compassionate approach to behaviour that challenges.

Why Join Through Our Agency?

• Competitive daily rates
• Ongoing support from a dedicated SEN specialist consultant

Opportunities for long-term or repeat placements

Free safeguarding and CPD opportunitiesIf you are a caring, skilled educator who thrives in specialist settings and is ready to make an immediate impact, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to secure an interview