SEND Teacher - Specialist SEND School - West London

Location: West London
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Contract: Full-time / Long-term
Start Date: ASAP / September 2026
Qualification: QTS or QTLS

Are you a qualified teacher looking to make a genuine difference in a specialist education setting?

We are currently working with a highly supportive specialist school in West London that is looking for a passionate and adaptable teacher to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced SEND teacher, or a mainstream teacher looking to develop their career within special education.

The school supports young people with a range of additional and complex learning needs, including autism, communication difficulties and learning disabilities. The approach is highly individualised, with a strong emphasis on communication, independence, confidence, wellbeing and preparing students for life beyond school.

As a teacher within this setting, you will be responsible for creating engaging, accessible and meaningful learning experiences that are tailored to individual pupils.

You will work with relatively small teaching groups and benefit from strong levels of support from experienced teaching assistants and specialist colleagues.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and delivering engaging lessons adapted to individual learning needs
• Differentiating the curriculum to ensure every student can access learning
• Developing pupils' communication, independence and social skills alongside academic progress
• Building strong, positive relationships with pupils
• Supporting positive behaviour and creating a calm, structured learning environment
• Monitoring and assessing pupil progress against individual targets
• Working collaboratively with teaching assistants, therapists and other professionals
• Contributing to individual education and development plans
• Using creative and practical approaches to engage learners
• Supporting pupils to develop functional skills and prepare for adulthood

We would love to hear from:

• Qualified teachers with QTS or QTLS
• Experienced SEND/SEN teachers
• Mainstream teachers interested in moving into SEND
• ECTs who have a genuine interest in specialist education
• Teachers with experience of autism, learning difficulties, complex needs or communication needs
• Teachers from primary, secondary or specialist backgrounds who are adaptable and willing to learn

You do not need to have extensive SEND experience. What matters most is your ability to build meaningful relationships, adapt your teaching and see the individual strengths and potential in every learner.

You will need to be patient, resilient, creative and comfortable adapting your approach according to the needs of the young people in your class.

This is more than simply delivering a curriculum.

You will be joining a setting where individual progress really matters and where teaching extends beyond traditional academic outcomes. You will have the opportunity to develop your practice in areas such as communication, sensory learning, positive behaviour support, functional skills and preparation for adulthood.

The school has a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach, meaning teachers work alongside experienced support staff and specialist professionals to provide holistic support for pupils.

You can also expect:

• A supportive and welcoming staff team
• Small teaching groups and a highly individualised approach
• Opportunities to develop your SEND teaching experience
• Access to professional development and specialist training
• A role where you can see the direct impact of your teaching

If you are a QTS or QTLS qualified teacher who is passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning, we'd love to hear from you.

Whether you are an experienced SEND teacher or a mainstream teacher considering your first move into specialist education, this could be an excellent opportunity to develop your career while making a real difference.

Apply today or contact our education team for an informal conversation about the role and what you can expect from working in specialist education through our agency.

All applicants will be subject to relevant safeguarding and pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check, in accordance with current requirements.

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