SEND Teacher - Maternity Cover

Location:

Bethnal Green, East London

Start Date:

January 2027

Contract:

Full-Time | Maternity Cover

Salary: MPS/UPS – Paid to Scale

Passionate About SEND? We Have the Perfect Opportunity!

Teacher Active is excited to be recruiting a dedicated and enthusiastic SEND Teacher to join a welcoming two-form-entry primary school in Bethnal Green from January 2027.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate teacher who thrives on making a difference to children with additional needs and is looking to join a supportive school community.

The successful candidate will be covering maternity leave, providing consistency, structure and engaging learning opportunities for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

• Welcoming two-form-entry primary school in Bethnal Green
• Inclusive learning environment with a strong focus on SEND
• Opportunity to make a real difference to pupils' learning and development
• Supportive and collaborative school community

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification
• Has previous experience supporting or teaching pupils with SEND
• Is confident adapting lessons to meet a range of additional learning needs
• Has strong behaviour management and communication skills
• Is patient, nurturing and passionate about inclusive education
• Can work collaboratively with teaching assistants, parents and school staff
• Is available to start in January 2027

• Full-time maternity cover starting January 2027
• Competitive salary paid to scale
• Opportunity to work within a welcoming East London primary school
• Chance to make a meaningful impact on pupils with additional needs
• Ongoing support from your dedicated Teacher Active consultant

Teacher Active is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to relevant safeguarding and recruitment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check.

Teacher Active is one of the UK's leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

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

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, s and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

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