Jobs in London, Grande-Bretagne

We are seeking a dedicated Special Needs Specialist to work specifically with a Year 8 student cohort that begins as soon as possible in a welcoming secondary school. This temporary role offers the chance to make a direct impact on young people’s learning, confidence and wellbeing.

• Provide tailored one-to-one and small-group support for Year 8 pupils with a range of special educational needs (SEN).

• Collaborate with classroom teachers, the SENCo and external professionals to plan and implement individual education plans (IEPs).

• Adapt lesson materials and learning strategies to meet diverse needs and ensure full curriculum access.

• Foster social and emotional development, promoting independence and positive behaviour.

• Monitor and record progress, sharing updates with staff and parents/carers.

• Proven experience supporting students with SEN (e.g. ASD, ADHD, SEMH) in a secondary school or similar setting.

• Strong understanding of inclusive practices and current SEN approaches.

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills as Special Needs Specialist.

• Relevant qualifications, such as a Level 3 Teaching Assistant certificate, SEN specialism or equivalent practical experience.

Step Teachers is a teacher recruitment agency serving North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. Our team supports teachers through branches in Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon and Plymouth and partners with schools and academies in these regions. We adhere to REC standards for safeguarding children. Upon registration, candidates undergo enhanced DBS checks, full reference verifications, and eligibility confirmations.