SEND Teacher

Location: South East London
Pay: £150+ per day, based on experience
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-time, long-term

TeacherActive are looking to recruit a passionate and experienced SEND Teacher to work within a specialist SEND setting in South East London.

The successful teacher will be responsible for planning and delivering creative, engaging and differentiated lessons for pupils with a range of complex needs. This role would suit someone who is confident adapting learning to meet individual EHCP targets and supporting pupils with communication, sensory and emotional needs.

The role will include:

Planning and delivering personalised lessons
Supporting pupils with complex SEND needs
Working closely with teaching assistants, therapists and wider school staff
Creating a structured, nurturing and inclusive classroom environment
Monitoring pupil progress and supporting EHCP outcomes

The ideal candidate will have:

QTS or a relevant teaching qualification
Experience teaching pupils with SEND
Strong behaviour management skills
A flexible, nurturing and creative teaching approach
A passion for helping pupils achieve their full potential
A DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one

To apply, please contact Deion at TeacherActive:
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About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements. 

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.