SEND Teacher

Position: SEND Teacher

Contract Type: Full-time Temporary Work

Start Date: 02/11/2026

Location: Merton, London, UK

Salary: £201 to £267 per day

Salary will be determined based on experience and position on the Main Pay Range.

Hours of work: 8:30am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday (term time only)

Email: [email protected]

Contact Name: Jamie Robinson

About the Role:

Step into a SEND Teacher role at a specialist setting where structured, supportive classrooms let you make a real difference every day. You will teach pupils aged 7 to 14, across Years 3 to 9, with a range of additional needs. You will shape accessible lessons around how each child learns and communicates.

Working alongside a dedicated team of support staff, you will build a calm, positive classroom where confidence and independence grow. The school is an easy 8 minute walk from St Helier station. If you are a patient, adaptable SEND Teacher who loves seeing small steps become real progress, we would love to hear from you.

Requirements:

To be eligible for this role and the stated rate of pay, applicants must have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience teaching pupils with SEND, ideally including complex needs and autism
• The ability to adapt teaching for a range of learning and communication needs

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver engaging, accessible lessons for pupils across Key Stages 2 and 3
• Tailor learning to individual needs, including pupils who communicate non-verbally
• Create a positive, structured classroom environment where pupils feel safe and settled
• Work closely with support staff to plan, deliver and review learning
• Help pupils build confidence, independence and key life skills
• Track progress and adapt approaches as each pupil develops
• Contribute to the wider specialist team as a valued SEND Teacher

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Be patient, calm and flexible in a specialist classroom
• Have an understanding of different communication methods
• Bring creativity to making lessons accessible and enjoyable
• Show a genuine passion for supporting pupils with additional needs
• Be a strong team player who values working closely with support staff
• Have a warm, encouraging approach that celebrates every small success

Why work via Transparency Education?

Transparency Education are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff.

We:

• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance
• Offer an excellent 'refer a friend' scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days
• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee
• Give you access for a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders

Application Process:

Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Transparency Education directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.

Transparency Education operates stringent safer recruitment procedures

We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Transparency Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance.