SEN Teacher Immediate Start Hackney Full-Time
Location: Hackney, East London
Start Date: ASAP
Position: SEN Teacher (KS2 KS4)
Contract Type: Full-Time, Long-Term (with potential to go permanent)
Pay: Competitive (MPS/UPS + SEN Allowance, depending on experience)
Are you a compassionate and skilled educator ready to make a real difference?
An outstanding specialist school in Hackney is looking for a dedicated SEN Teacher to join their team immediately.
This welcoming and well-resourced school caters to pupils with complex needs, including Autism (ASC), Moderate to Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD/SLD), and SEMH. They offer a tailored and nurturing environment where staff are supported and students thrive through a holistic and child-centred approach.
The School:
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Supports primary and secondary-aged pupils with EHCPs
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Excellent leadership and specialist support staff (e.g. therapists, TAs, behaviour mentors)
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Modern classrooms and access to therapeutic resources
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Strong safeguarding and CPD culture
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Friendly, collaborative staff team that values positivity and progress
The Role:
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Teach a small class of pupils with a range of SEN (including ASC, MLD, SEMH)
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Develop personalised lesson plans with EHCP outcomes in mind
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Deliver functional skills, core subjects, or a thematic curriculum depending on need
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Work closely with Teaching Assistants and therapists to maximise student engagement and development
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Foster a safe, supportive, and structured learning environment
Ideal Candidate:
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Qualified Teacher (QTS/QTLS or overseas equivalent with UK experience)
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Previous experience working in a special school or with SEND students
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Confident with behaviour management and using de-escalation strategies
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Flexible, nurturing, and resilient approach
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Immediate availability and enhanced DBS (or willing to apply)
What We Offer:
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Immediate interview and fast-track start
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Competitive daily rate/salary depending on experience
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Long-term stability with potential for a permanent role
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Ongoing CPD in SEN strategies and classroom practice
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Supportive agency partnership with regular check-ins