Upper School Teacher

SEND Upper School Teacher

Location: Wallington, London

Pay: £168.00 – £230.45 per day

Type: Temp – Perm Contract

Hours: Full-time

Start date: September 2026

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience teaching within a middle school or secondary-style curriculum, ideally in a SEND or specialist provision
• Strong knowledge of supporting pupils with additional needs, including ASD, SEMH, and complex learning needs
• A nurturing, structured, and inclusive approach to teaching and learning
• Excellent behaviour management skills with the ability to adapt and differentiate lessons across a range of abilities
• Confidence in delivering engaging, age-appropriate lessons across core and foundation subjects
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organisational skills, working effectively with pupils, colleagues, and families

Elementa is the recruiting partner; therefore, applicants being considered for the role after pre-screening will be required to complete the registration process for Elementa. This includes full vetting and background checks and application for an Enhanced DBS Disclosure (which may be chargeable at £64.20), unless you have a current Enhanced DBS subscribed to the Update Service.

• Weekly pay – no waiting for monthly payroll cut-off dates;
  Elementa pays one week in lieu.
• PAYE contract – unless a candidate specifically requests otherwise, all candidates are paid via PAYE, providing the protections and payment structure of a traditional employer–employee relationship.
• Training & support – access to a broad range of free or heavily discounted training, including Safeguarding, Behaviour, Team Teach, SEND, Makaton, and Thrive. Regular welfare contact and support from a dedicated candidate manager.
• Fair pay policy – candidates are paid to scale; where any variation is required, written agreement will be provided in advance.
• Additional services – access to a network of partners offering support services such as tax returns, accountancy, legal advice, and more.