SEN Teacher

SEN Teacher – Primary

Location: Tower Hamlets, London
Sector: Primary
Job Type: Full Time – Term Time Only
Salary: Pay to scale (dependent on experience and qualifications)
Starts: November 2025

Are you a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teacher looking for a rewarding role in Primary education? A supportive and inclusive school in Tower Hamlets, London is seeking an enthusiastic teacher to join their team this November to support children with a range of additional learning needs.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact on pupils’ lives, working within a nurturing and forward-thinking school community.

About the role:

As an SEN Teacher, you will:

• Plan and deliver high-quality, differentiated lessons tailored to pupils with additional needs.

• Create a positive and inclusive learning environment that supports academic, social, and emotional development.

• Work closely with teaching assistants, SENCO, and external professionals to ensure personalised learning plans are met.

• Monitor and assess pupils’ progress, adapting strategies to best support their individual needs.

• Foster independence, confidence, and engagement in learning.

Person specification:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.

• Experience working with children with SEN in a Primary setting.

• Strong knowledge of strategies to support pupils with ASD, ADHD, MLD, SLD or other additional needs.

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

• A nurturing, patient and adaptable approach to teaching.

• A valid DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).

Why join us?

• A dedicated consultant to support you through the application process.

• Access to CPD and professional development opportunities.

• A welcoming, inclusive school community with excellent support structures.

• Opportunity to make a real impact in children’s educational journey.

Safeguarding:

As part of our safeguarding commitment, all applicants must be willing to undergo the following checks:

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

• Two recent references (covering the past 24 months).

• Overseas Police Check (if applicable – for those who have lived abroad for 3+ months in the past 5 years).

If you are a passionate SEN Teacher who is committed to supporting children’s learning and wellbeing, we would love to hear from you. Apply today with your up-to-date CV and a dedicated consultant will be in touch.

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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.
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