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Secondary Sen Teacher

  1. SEN General
  2. Croydon
Date posted : 22/12/25
  1. Full Time
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Job description

Secondary SEN Teacher – Wimbledon & Surrounding Areas

Specialist & Mainstream SEN Settings | January Start
Long-Term, Short-Term & Temp-to-Perm Roles Available
Recruiting via Teaching Personnel

Are you a compassionate and dedicated Secondary SEN Teacher looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference in students’ lives?

Teaching Personnel partners with supportive secondary schools and specialist SEN settings across Wimbledon and South West London, seeking experienced SEN Teachers to help pupils with additional needs thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.


The Role

  • Teaching pupils across KS3 and KS4 (and sometimes KS5, depending on the setting)

  • Supporting students with SEND, including ASC, SEMH, SLCN, ADHD, and complex needs

  • Working in small class sizes and/or 1:1 support models

  • Positions available across Wimbledon, Merton, Kingston, Sutton & surrounding areas

  • Full-time and part-time roles available

  • January start dates

  • Join schools with supportive leadership teams and multidisciplinary staff


Who We’re Looking For

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

  • Proven experience as a Secondary SEN Teacher

  • Strong understanding of individualised learning plans (EHCPs)

  • Calm, patient, and nurturing approach to teaching

  • Effective behaviour and emotional regulation strategies for adolescents

  • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)


Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

  • Competitive, market-leading pay rates

  • Dedicated SEN consultant supporting you throughout your placement

  • Access to free CPD, including SEN and behaviour-focused training

  • Opportunities to work with Thrive-trained and trauma-informed teams

  • Flexible roles with pathways into permanent positions


Apply Today

If you’re passionate about supporting secondary students with additional needs and helping them reach their full potential, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact Teaching Personnel to discuss current Secondary SEN teaching opportunities across Wimbledon and South West London.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.

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