SEND Teacher

Position: SEND Teacher

Contract: Part Time

Start Date: September 2026

Location: Tower Hamlets

Smart Teachers is seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teacher to join a highly supportive and inclusive secondary school in East London from September.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a specialist provision supporting pupils with complex communication and sensory needs, including pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC). The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering a highly personalised curriculum designed to meet the individual needs of learners who are working at Key Stage 1 level or below.

The role would suit a teacher with experience of early language acquisition, sensory learning approaches and communication-focused interventions. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging lessons across a range of subjects while supporting pupils' communication, social and emotional development.

Our inclusive and forward‑thinking secondary school is committed to ensuring that every pupil receives the support and opportunities they need to succeed. The school has a strong reputation for its nurturing environment, high expectations and dedication to meeting the needs of learners with additional needs.

Staff benefit from a collaborative culture, excellent leadership support and ongoing professional development opportunities. The specialist provision is well‑resourced and places a strong emphasis on communication, sensory regulation and personalised learning, enabling pupils to make meaningful progress both academically and socially.

The school prides itself on creating a welcoming and supportive environment where staff are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and make a lasting difference to the lives of young people.

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification
• Have experience working with pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
• Have experience supporting early language acquisition, including working with non‑verbal pupils
• Demonstrate knowledge or experience of speech and language interventions, including Colourful Semantics and the use of Core Boards
• Have experience developing and delivering sensory‑based learning opportunities
• Be confident adapting learning for pupils working at Key Stage 1 level or below
• Have experience tracking pupil progress and using assessment effectively to inform planning
• Be able to contribute to curriculum development for pupils with high‑level sensory and communication needs
• Be confident teaching across a range of curriculum areas
• Demonstrate excellent communication, organisation and teamwork skills
• Be passionate about supporting pupils with complex learning needs to achieve their full potential

• Main Scale / Upper Pay Scale salary
• SEN Allowance
• Part‑time opportunity (0.6 – 0.8 FTE)
• A highly supportive and experienced SEN team
• Excellent CPD and career development opportunities
• Well‑resourced specialist provision
• Strong leadership and a collaborative working culture
• A rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people

Apply via the school’s website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Daniel Uwaifo or email.