SEND Qualified Teacher – Harlow, Essex

Location: Harlow, Essex
Salary: MPS/UPS (London Fringe) + SEN Allowance (£2,885–£5,690 per annum)
Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term / Permanent
Start Date: ASAP

TeacherActive is currently recruiting for an experienced and passionate SEND Teacher to join a fantastic specialist school in Harlow, Essex.

The school supports children and young people aged 3–19 with a range of additional needs, including ASD, SLD, PMLD and complex learning and communication difficulties.

We are looking for a confident and dedicated teacher who already has experience working within SEND education and is passionate about creating engaging, inclusive and individualised learning opportunities.

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to pupils with complex SEND.

• Support pupils with ASD, SLD, PMLD and additional communication and sensory needs.

• Work closely with LSAs, therapists and other professionals to provide personalised support.

• Develop and implement individual learning targets in line with EHCPs.

• Use sensory-based learning, visual communication and positive behaviour support strategies.

• Create a safe, nurturing and structured classroom environment.

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) – Essential

• Previous experience teaching pupils with SEND – Essential

• Experience supporting pupils with ASD, SLD, PMLD or complex learning difficulties.

• Strong understanding of differentiated teaching, EHCPs and individual learning needs.

• Excellent classroom management and communication skills.

• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people with additional needs.

• Salary paid to MPS/UPS (London Fringe), plus SEN Allowance of £2,885–£5,690 per annum, depending on the role and the school''s pay policy.

• Opportunities for long-term and permanent employment.

• A welcoming specialist school with experienced support staff.

• Access to ongoing professional development and training.

• Dedicated support from your TeacherActive consultant.

• Referral scheme and additional TeacherActive benefits.

If you hold QTS and have previous SEND teaching experience, we would love to hear from you!

Apply today or contact TeacherActive to discuss this opportunity in more detail.

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.

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