Specialist SEN Teacher

Pertemps; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist education agency is seeking a talented Specialist SEN Teacher to provide temporary teaching cover for pupils with complex social communication needs from Early Years to KS3. This role offers the opportunity to work within a nurturing environment, collaborating closely with therapists and support staff. Ideal candidates will have a relevant teaching qualification, experience with the Early Years/Ks1 curriculum, and a passion for supporting children with special educational needs. Competitive daily rates and ongoing support are provided.

Benefits

Competitive daily rates

Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

Free safeguarding and CPD opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience delivering Early Years / KS1 curriculum.
• Strong interest in working with pupils with profound and complex needs.
• Excellent spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lessons for pupils with social communication needs.
• Create a calm classroom environment.
• Work with therapists to implement educational strategies.

Skills

Knowledge of SCERTS framework

Behaviour support skills

AAC/symbol-supported communication

Passion for supporting children with SEN

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 opportunities

If 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.