SEND Teacher – Specialist SEND School

Job Title: SEND Teacher
Location: Sutton, South London
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: Competitive daily rate, dependent on experience
Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term Opportunities

Are you a qualified SEND Teacher passionate about supporting children and young people with complex learning needs?

Do you have experience teaching pupils with Autism (ASD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) or Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)?

Are you committed to creating an inclusive, engaging and supportive learning environment where every pupil can achieve their full potential?

TeacherActive are proud to be recruiting for an experienced and dedicated SEND Teacher to join a welcoming and highly supportive specialist SEND school in Sutton, South London.

The school supports children and young people aged 3–19 with a wide range of additional needs, including Autism, severe and complex learning difficulties, physical disabilities, sensory needs and communication difficulties.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate SEND Teacher to work alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team, helping pupils develop their communication, independence, emotional regulation and essential life skills.

The Role

As a SEND Teacher, your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and delivering engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to pupils with Autism, PMLD, SLD and complex learning needs.

• Creating individualised learning programmes that support academic, social and emotional development.

• Supporting pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), monitoring progress and contributing to annual reviews.

• Developing communication, independence, literacy, numeracy and essential life skills.

• Working collaboratively with Teaching Assistants, Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists.

• Implementing positive behaviour support strategies and helping pupils develop emotional and sensory regulation.

• Assessing and recording pupil progress, celebrating achievements and identifying areas for development.

• Leading and supporting classroom staff to ensure a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment.

• Building strong relationships with parents, carers and external professionals.

The Ideal SEND Teacher Will Have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) – Essential.

• Recent and successful classroom teaching experience.

• Strong knowledge of teaching strategies for pupils with Autism, SLD and/or PMLD.

• Previous experience working within a specialist SEND school (desirable).

• Experience adapting the curriculum to meet individual learning needs.

• A good understanding of EHCPs, safeguarding and positive behaviour support.

• Excellent communication, classroom management and organisational skills.

• A patient, compassionate and adaptable approach to teaching.

• A genuine commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people with SEND.

What TeacherActive Can Offer You

• Competitive rates of pay.

• A dedicated SEND recruitment consultant with specialist knowledge of SEND education.

• Access to CPD courses and certificates through our My-Progress platform.

• Opportunities for long-term placements and professional development.

• A supportive recruitment process and ongoing guidance.

• Referral opportunities through our TeacherActive Referral Scheme.

Apply Today!

If you are a passionate and experienced SEND Teacher looking for a rewarding opportunity within a specialist school in Sutton, we would love to hear from you.

Whether you have extensive experience in specialist SEND education or are a qualified teacher with the relevant skills and knowledge looking to develop your career in SEND, we encourage you to apply.

Contact: Geoff Jones
TeacherActive – London SEND Team

Apply today to discuss this exciting SEND Teacher opportunity!

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the provision of good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with competitive rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.