SEND Teacher

Position: SEND Teacher 

Contract: Part Time

Start Date: September 2026 

Location: Tower Hamlets 

Smart Teachers is seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teacher to join a highly supportive and inclusive secondary school in East London from September.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a specialist provision supporting pupils with complex communication and sensory needs, including pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC). The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering a highly personalised curriculum designed to meet the individual needs of learners who are working at Key Stage 1 level or below.

The role would suit a teacher with experience of early language acquisition, sensory learning approaches and communication-focused interventions. You will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging lessons across a range of subjects while supporting pupils' communication, social and emotional development.

This inclusive and forward-thinking secondary school is committed to ensuring that every pupil receives the support and opportunities they need to succeed. The school has a strong reputation for its nurturing environment, high expectations and dedication to meeting the needs of learners with additional needs.

Staff benefit from a collaborative culture, excellent leadership support and ongoing professional development opportunities. The specialist provision is well-resourced and places a strong emphasis on communication, sensory regulation and personalised learning, enabling pupils to make meaningful progress both academically and socially.

The school prides itself on creating a welcoming and supportive environment where staff are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and make a lasting difference to the lives of young people.

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification
• Have experience working with pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
• Have experience supporting early language acquisition, including working with non-verbal pupils
• Demonstrate knowledge or experience of speech and language interventions, including Colourful Semantics and the use of Core Boards
• Have experience developing and delivering sensory-based learning opportunities
• Be confident adapting learning for pupils working at Key Stage 1 level or below
• Have experience tracking pupil progress and using assessment effectively to inform planning
• Be able to contribute to curriculum development for pupils with high-level sensory and communication needs
• Be confident teaching across a range of curriculum areas
• Demonstrate excellent communication, organisation and teamwork skills
• Be passionate about supporting pupils with complex learning needs to achieve their full potential

• Main Scale / Upper Pay Scale salary
• SEN Allowance
• Part-time opportunity (0.6 – 0.8 FTE)
• A highly supportive and experienced SEN team
• Excellent CPD and career development opportunities
• Well-resourced specialist provision
• Strong leadership and a collaborative working culture
• A rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people

How to apply: 

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Daniel Uwaifo on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

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