Teacher

Axcis Education Recruitment; Romford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A special school in Havering is seeking a dedicated Year 7 SEND Teacher for a January start. The role involves teaching a small class with a highly adapted curriculum for pupils with complex needs. Candidates should have QTS/QTLS or relevant ECT experience, strong differentiation and behaviour management skills, and a calm, empathetic approach. Collaborating with therapists and promoting social communication are essential parts of the role. A commitment to personalised education in a nurturing environment is expected.

Benefits

Referral bonus of £50 in shopping vouchers

Qualifications

• QTS/QTLS or strong ECT with relevant SEND experience.
• Preference for candidates with special school experience, especially with autism or complex learning needs.
• Excellent differentiation, communication, and behaviour management skills.
• Calm, resilient, and empathetic teaching style.
• Commitment to personalised education and multi‑disciplinary teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Teach a small Year 7 class with an adapted curriculum.
• Plan multi‑sensory lessons promoting communication and independence.
• Support pupils’ sensory regulation through structured tasks.
• Collaborate with therapists and support staff for quality delivery.
• Encourage social communication and emotional wellbeing.

Skills

Differentiation skills

Communication skills

Behaviour management skills

Calm and resilient teaching style

Empathy

Education

QTS/QTLS or strong ECT with SEND experience

Job description

Year 7 SEND Teacher – Special School – Havering (January Start)

Axcis is seeking a dedicated Year 7 SEND Teacher for a January start at a well‑established special school in Havering. The school supports pupils aged 2–19 with complex needs, including SLD, PMLD, autism, communication and sensory/physical difficulties. With a Good Ofsted rating across all areas, the school is known for its calm, structured environment and holistic, therapy‑led practice.

Responsibilities

• Teach a small Year 7 class, delivering a highly adapted, individualised curriculum linked to EHCP outcomes.
• Plan engaging, multi‑sensory lessons that promote communication, independence, emotional development and functional learning.
• Use communication supports such as visuals, PECS and Makaton (desirable).
• Support pupils’ sensory regulation through structured tasks, sensory spaces and therapeutic input.
• Collaborate with therapists (SALT, OT, Physio), support staff and families to ensure consistent, high‑quality delivery.
• Encourage social communication, emotional wellbeing and practical life skills as part of each pupil’s developmental pathway.

Qualifications

• QTS/QTLS or a strong ECT with relevant SEND experience.
• Strong preference for candidates with special school experience, especially with autism, SLD/PMLD or complex learning needs.
• Excellent differentiation, communication and behaviour management skills.
• A calm, resilient and empathetic teaching style.
• Commitment to personalised education and multi‑disciplinary teamwork.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.

If you are passionate about supporting young people with complex needs and want to work in a caring, structured and forward‑thinking environment, apply today for this January start.

If you are interested, click the apply button and contact Max Anastasiou at 020 7580 2956 | Ext: 1069.

Referral Bonus: If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, you will receive £50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and they are placed in the job.

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are required to provide an up‑to‑date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines.

If the position involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short‑term and long‑term assignments, in addition to permanent positions.

You must be suitably qualified for the advertised position and be prepared to attend a face‑to‑face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.