SEN Teacher

Location: Canary Wharf

Teacher Active, one of the UK’s largest and leading education recruitment agencies, is delighted to be supporting several Primary Schools across South London — including a welcoming, well-resourced school in Forest Hill — who are looking for a dedicated SEN Teacher to join their team.

We pride ourselves on working closely with our partner schools to provide reliable, high-quality teaching staff. Alongside this, we offer ongoing training and Career Progression Development opportunities, helping you build specialist experience and progress confidently in your teaching career.

This fantastic Forest Hill school is looking for a compassionate and skilled SEN Teacher who is passionate about supporting pupils with additional needs to achieve their full potential. You will play a key role in delivering personalised learning, promoting inclusion, and supporting pupils’ academic, social and emotional development. You’ll work collaboratively with the SENDCo, support staff, therapists and leadership team to ensure consistent, high-quality provision for all learners.

The role will involve planning and delivering differentiated lessons, implementing EHCP targets, and adapting teaching strategies to meet a wide range of needs, including ASD, ADHD, SEMH, speech and language needs, and global developmental delay. You will be expected to create a structured, nurturing environment that promotes independence, confidence and engagement in learning.

Whether you’re seeking a long-term placement or a permanent opportunity, our consultants work closely with a range of specialist provisions, ARPs and mainstream schools and are here to support you every step of the way.

The successful SEN Teacher will have:

• QTS and experience working with pupils with SEN in a primary or specialist setting

• Strong understanding of EHCPs and personalised learning strategies

• Confidence supporting pupils with needs such as ASD, ADHD, SEMH and communication difficulties

• A calm, consistent and nurturing approach to behaviour and emotional regulation

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with families and multi-agency professionals

• A reflective and proactive approach to professional development

In return, you can expect:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to support you through our simple online onboarding process

• Guaranteed Payment Scheme (T&Cs apply)

• Access to CPD training and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel

• Market-leading rates of pay

• Teacher Active Referral Scheme – earn up to £100 when you refer a friend (T&Cs apply)

• Ongoing support, check-ins and career advice

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, meaning you can be confident that your TAX and National Insurance are handled correctly — with no hidden admin charges taken from your hard-earned pay.

If you are passionate about making a difference and would like to be considered for this SEN Teacher role, click ‘APPLY NOW’ and I will be in touch to discuss this fantastic opportunity further.

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

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, s and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

Teacher Active is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services