SEN Teacher - Primary

Role: SEN Primary Teacher 
Location: Burgess Hill 
Contract: Part-Time 
Start Date: September 2026 
Daily Rate: £174.71 – £240.71 (dependent on experience) 

Supply Desk is working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive specialist provision in Burgess Hill, who are seeking a passionate and dedicated SEN Primary Teacher to join their team on a part-time basis from September 2026. This is a rewarding opportunity to support primary-aged pupils with a range of additional needs, helping them access learning, build confidence, and make positive academic, social, and emotional progress within a structured and nurturing environment. 

About the Role 

As an SEN Primary Teacher, you will deliver engaging, creative, and highly differentiated lessons tailored to the individual needs of pupils with SEND. You will work closely with teaching assistants, SENCOs, therapists, and wider professionals to create a safe, calm, and inclusive classroom environment where pupils can develop confidence, independence, communication, and a love of learning. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Plan and deliver high-quality, differentiated lessons for primary-aged pupils with SEND 

• Support pupils with a range of needs, including ASC, SEMH, MLD, communication difficulties, and complex learning needs 

• Develop and adapt learning activities in line with EHCP targets and individual support plans 

• Create a calm, nurturing, structured, and inclusive classroom environment 

• Assess, monitor, and record pupil progress effectively 

• Use positive behaviour support strategies tailored to individual needs 

• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, SENCOs, therapists, families, and external professionals 

• Promote pupil independence, confidence, communication, emotional regulation, and social development 

Candidate Profile 

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent 

• Experience teaching within a primary school or specialist SEND provision 

• Strong understanding of SEND, differentiation, and inclusive classroom practice 

• Calm, patient, resilient, and adaptable approach to teaching and behaviour support 

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills 

• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, families, and wider professionals 

• A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs to achieve their potential 

Requirements 

• UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent 

• Experience working with pupils with SEND within a school or specialist provision 

• Enhanced DBS certificate on the Update Service (or willingness to apply) 

• Two professional teaching references 

• Eligibility to work in the UK 

Why Register With Us? 

• Competitive daily rates, paid weekly 

• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant 

• Access to free CPD and safeguarding training 

• Part-time and long-term opportunities within specialist provisions 

• £100 referral bonus for recommending successful candidates (T&Cs apply) 

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Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS, including a children’s barred list check and, where applicable, a vulnerable adults barred list check, is required for all successful candidates. 

To be considered for the role and the rates advertised, you must meet the minimum experience, training or qualifications stated and have the legal right to work in the UK. To be considered for a higher rate, in addition to meeting the minimum criteria, you must be able to demonstrate additional experience, training, and if applicable, qualifications. This role complies with AWR (2010) regulations protecting agency workers’ rights. Please note that this job expires after 90 days – you can, however, still apply to be considered for similar roles.