SEND Teacher

Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Romford
School Setting: Special School
Contract Type: Permanent

REF: SENDIRECT/191661
Rate: £33,000 – £53,257 per day
Hours: Full time
Start Date: September 2025

Are you a passionate and skilled SEND Teacher looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children with additional needs? A well-established special school in Romford is seeking a committed educator to join their team from September 2025. This full-time, permanent position offers a supportive and inclusive environment where creativity, collaboration, and compassion are at the heart of everything they do.

You’ll work with pupils who have a range of needs including autism, learning difficulties, and complex behavioural challenges. The school is proud of its caring ethos and well-resourced setting, offering excellent professional development and strong pastoral support. If you are resilient, nurturing, and ready to support every student’s journey toward independence and achievement, this is the role for you.

With competitive daily rates, access to specialist support, and the chance to shape lives through tailored education, this is an opportunity to build a career that truly matters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver differentiated, engaging lessons aligned to EHCP outcomes.
• Create a structured, calm, and supportive learning environment.
• Support students with a variety of complex needs, including ASD and MLD.
• Collaborate with teaching assistants, therapists, and external professionals.
• Track and assess student progress, contributing to reviews and reports.
• Promote emotional regulation, independence, and communication skills.
• Be an active contributor to the wider life and values of the school.

Qualifications and Experience:

• QTS or equivalent teaching qualification (essential).
• Prior experience working in a SEND or specialist setting (preferred).
• Strong understanding of differentiation and adaptive teaching strategies.
• Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills.
• A caring, creative, and patient teaching style.
• A commitment to safeguarding and inclusive education.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

About SENDirect

SENDirect is a specialist education recruitment agency focused on SEND and alternative provision. We partner with schools that value inclusion, compassion, and outstanding teaching, helping passionate professionals thrive in the roles that matter most.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will undergo comprehensive vetting checks in accordance with our Safeguarding, Recruitment, and Vetting Policy.

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