Teacher of Special Needs

Academics; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency is seeking a Teacher of Special Needs to work in Reigate, focusing on autism and complex learning needs. The ideal candidate will have QTS or relevant experience in special education. The school provides a supportive environment with a strong emphasis on sensory teaching and therapeutic interventions, alongside a dedicated team to assist in the classroom. This long-term agency contract offers competitive daily rates of £150 to £220.

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching children with autism and other complex needs.
• Ability to implement sensory teaching methods and integrated trauma-informed approaches.
• Experience working alongside therapists and support staff.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lessons tailored to the sensory needs of students.
• Work with support staff to ensure effective teaching.
• Create and maintain a safe learning environment.

Skills

Autism knowledge

Special needs education

Communication techniques

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Experience with special needs

Job description

Teacher of Special Needs – Primary – Autism - SEN – Reigate - Education and Training

Company : Academics - Teacher of Special Needs - Reigate

Job Type : Long term agency contract : £150-£220 per day

Sector : Education and Training

The School : Teacher of Special Needs – Primary – Autism - SEN – Reigate

The school provides a safe learning environment for primary aged children with severe and complex learning, social and communication difficulties, which may include physical disability. The school also provides therapies such as occupational therapy, physiotherapy, music, speech and language therapies where these are part of a young person’s Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). The team works closely with therapists to ensure the physical and emotional support of the children. The school has excellent facilities and on-site equipment including a therapy pool, sensory rooms and uses I‑Gaze technology, and there is excellent on‑site training and support, helping with progression to become senior support assistants, teachers, therapy assistants etc.

Summary : Teacher of Special Needs – Primary – Autism - SEN – Reigate

Specialist primary school for students with a range of complex learning needs such as autism, down’s syndrome, speech and language challenges and social, emotional needs

Focus on providing holistic, cross-curricular themes that ensure the sensory needs of the students are being met. The children in this particular class all have a diagnosis of Autism and associated needs

Classes range from 6-8 in size with a focus on implementing effective sensory and communication techniques

Therapy rooms and designated areas for specialist support from a range of therapists including SALTs, occupational therapists, psychologists and counsellors

An integrated trauma‑informed approach and extensive 1‑1 support for every pupil

Specialist communication methods such as Makaton and PECS

The school likes to focus on sensory teaching and a creative curriculum. You will have a senior teaching assistant and 2-3 additional LSAs in your class to support you

QTS is needed for the role, but the school would consider unqualified teachers if you have experience to bring to the role

May 2025 start : £150 - 220 per day

Apply directly through this advert or call Ben Mason on 01483 362393 for more details.

Teacher of Special Needs– Primary – Autism - SEN – Reigate - Education and Training