SEND Teacher

Job Title: SEND Teacher
Location: Walton-on-Thames
Start Date: September
Contract: Full-time

• Are you a passionate Primary or Secondary Teacher eager to make a real impact on the lives of pupils with SEND?
• Do you have experience supporting pupils with autism and varied and complex needs?
• Are you looking for a rewarding teaching role where you can focus on delivering meaningful, personalised learning experiences?

TeacherActive is currently seeking a passionate and dedicated SEND Teacher to join a specialist provision in Walton-on-Thames, starting in September. This is an exciting opportunity for a Primary or Secondary Teacher who wants to make a genuine difference to pupils with autism and a range of varied and complex needs.

The provision is committed to creating an inclusive, nurturing and engaging learning environment where every pupil is supported to reach their individual potential. This role is ideal for a teacher who wants to spend less time focused on unnecessary paperwork and more time on what truly matters – delivering engaging and meaningful learning experiences that inspire every child to thrive.

As a SEND Teacher, you will teach small, focused classes and have the freedom and flexibility to adapt your teaching to each pupil's individual learning style, interests and needs. You will create engaging and inclusive lessons that encourage curiosity, confidence and positive participation while supporting pupils' academic, social, emotional and personal development.

Working collaboratively with support staff, therapists and pastoral colleagues, you will take a holistic approach to each pupil's education. You will help pupils develop essential life skills, independence and ownership of their learning journey while creating a safe, respectful and positive classroom environment where every child feels valued.

The successful SEND Teacher will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or a relevant recognised teaching qualification
• Experience teaching within a Primary or Secondary setting
• Experience supporting pupils with SEND, particularly autism and complex needs, is highly desirable
• A creative and flexible teaching approach with the ability to adapt lessons to individual learning needs
• The ability to build positive and trusting relationships with pupils
• A compassionate, patient and resilient approach to teaching
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and a commitment to prioritising pupil wellbeing
• The ability to assess and track pupil progress effectively, adapting teaching strategies where required
• A positive attitude and a commitment to celebrating every pupil's progress and achievements

Key Responsibilities:

• Teach small, focused classes, adapting lessons to meet each pupil's unique learning style and needs
• Create engaging and inclusive learning experiences that encourage curiosity and confidence
• Work collaboratively with support staff, therapists and pastoral colleagues
• Support pupils' academic, social, emotional and personal development holistically
• Promote a safe, respectful and positive environment where every child feels valued
• Support pupils in developing essential life skills and independence
• Encourage pupil participation and ownership of their learning journey
• Maintain excellent safeguarding standards and prioritise pupil wellbeing
• Track and assess progress effectively, adapting strategies where needed
• Celebrate every success – big or small – and approach challenges with positivity

In return for the above, you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants to guide and support you throughout your assignments
• Access to CPD courses and certificates through the My-Progression channel
• Competitive rates of pay
• Support throughout the registration and placement process
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend. Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, giving you peace of mind that the correct level of Tax and National Insurance is being paid, with no unexpected administration charges deducted from your hard-earned pay.

Ready to take the next step in your career as a SEND Teacher? Click APPLY NOW to discuss this exciting September opportunity in Walton-on-Thames.

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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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TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements. 

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.