SEND Teacher (KS2) - MLD, SLD, PMLD, Complex Needs, SLCN

Contract SEND Teacher (Primary) – MLD, SLD, PMLD, Complex Needs, SLCN

We are pleased to partner with a dedicated education company based in Wimbledon, London, to recruit a Contract SEND Teacher specialising in primary-aged learners with complex needs. This is a valuable opportunity for an experienced teacher committed to supporting pupils with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) and associated special educational needs.

Position Details

Start Date: September 2026

Location: Wimbledon, London

Salary: £168 - £243 per day (TBC)

About the Role

This contract role is based within a sympathetic and specialised academy environment dedicated to SEND education. The successful candidate will provide tailored teaching and support to primary pupils with MLD, SLD, PMLD, and complex communication needs such as SLCN. Your expertise will help create a nurturing and stimulating environment, fostering meaningful learning experiences for pupils with diverse needs.

Candidate Profile

Hold QTS / QTLS status within the UK education system

Proven experience working with learners with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD)

Understanding of Special Educational Needs, with a focus on complex needs and communication challenges

Empathetic, patient, and adaptable approach to teaching

Ability to work collaboratively within a dedicated team

Why Work with Elementa Support Services?

All applications will be managed by Elementa as the recruitment partner for this APl. Elementa is committed to the safeguarding of children in all of their processes and all successful applicants will have a full-prescreen to assess their suitability for the role. Any appointment will be subject to a successful interview process, satisfactory references, Safeguarding & Prevent training, DBS Enhanced Disclosure (which may be chargeable at £64.20 unless you have a DBS subscribed to the Update Service) and successful completion of (12 week / 60 paid day) employment trial period.

If you have the relevant skills and experience necessary for this role then please apply with your full up to date CV. All applicants will be promptly responded to.

ELEMENTA CANDIDATE COMMITMENT:

Weekly pay – no waiting for monthly payroll cut off dates, Elementa pays one week in lieu.

PAYE contract – unless a candidate specifically requests it, all candidates are paid via PAYE giving them the protections and payment structure of a traditional employer:employee relationship.

Training & Support – a broad range of free or heavily discounted training available including Safeguarding, Behaviour, Team Teach, SEND, Makaton and Thrive.

Regular welfare contact and support from a dedicated candidate manager.

Fair pay policy – our candidates are paid to scale, where a variation on this may be required written agreement will be provided ahead of the position.

Additional services to support our staff – we have a network of partners who offer support services to our candidates … tax returns, accountancy, legal and more.

This role is not suitable for applicants:

not currently based within the UK

requiring employer sponsorship for UK right to work

without UK schools' experience

For more information click apply now below or contact us via phone or email.

Please apply with your full up to date CV. All applicants will be promptly responded to
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed