SEN Teacher

Special Needs Teacher / SEN Teacher

Location: Lewisham

Pay: MPS Inner London

Start date: Sep 2026

Are you looking for an exciting new challenge? Are you a dedicated and supportive teacher? Do you have a good understanding of the national curriculum?

A SEND Teacher / Special Educational Needs and Disabilities teacher is required for long term supply cover in a school in Lewisham

The role will be delivering an engaging curriculum and requires a versatile SEND Teacher / Special Educational Needs and Disabilities teacher who is creative and caring in their approach. The school has a team of dedicated teaching assistants who provide fantastic support to the children. The students are vulnerable and need that little bit extra support, you will need to be patient and caring.

The school has an excellent reputation and is a great place to work; the staff are welcoming, friendly and supportive of one another.

The ideal SEND Teacher / Special Educational Needs and Disabilities teacher will have:
UK QTS with SEND experience
The ability to follow the National Curriculum and provide creative lessons
Positive approach to teaching
The ability to build good relationships with the staff and pupils
Fantastic classroom management

In return the successful SEND Teacher / Special Educational Needs and Disabilities teacher will receive:
A great rate of pay
Sufficient time to plan and prepare lessons
Fantastic prospects of further long term work
A high level of support provided by your dedicated consultant
The opportunity to make a genuine difference

All of our supply staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of Tax and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

If you would like further information on this exciting position, please call NAME on NUMBER or email your CV to (url removed).

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