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SEND Teacher – All-Through Special Needs School
Location: Woodford Green
Full-Time | September 2025 Start
Pay: Paid to scale

Are you a passionate and dedicated SEND Teacher seeking your next opportunity this September? A well-established all-through special needs school in Woodford Green is looking for an inspiring teacher to join their committed team.

This is an exciting chance to make a real difference in the lives of students with complex needs, within a nurturing and inclusive environment that values every learner.

About the Role

As a SEND Teacher, you will plan and deliver engaging lessons tailored to meet the diverse needs of pupils across a range of ages and abilities. You will work with small groups and individuals, adapting the curriculum and utilising specialist strategies to ensure every student can achieve their full potential. Close collaboration with therapists and support staff will be key to providing a holistic, student-centred approach.

What We’re Looking For

- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
- Proven experience in a SEND setting – primary or secondary
- Strong understanding of strategies for supporting non-verbal students and those with significant communication or developmental needs
- Knowledge of PECS and/or Makaton is highly desirable
- A creative, empathetic, and resilient approach to teaching students with additional needs

Key Responsibilities

- Plan, adapt, and deliver lessons that meet the needs of individual learners
- Lead a team of support staff to ensure effective classroom practice
- Use a range of communication approaches to engage students
- Support emotional regulation and promote independence skills
- Create and maintain a positive, inclusive, and safe learning environment
- Work in partnership with therapists, families, and the wider school team