Job description

SEND Teacher – Full-time, temp to perm position starting January 2026

We are seeking a dedicated SEND Teacher to join a supportive and inclusive primary school environment. Pupils are happy and feel safe, and staff have high expectations for their behaviour and learning. The curriculum is ambitious and well adapted to meet the needs of all learners, including those with SEND. Leaders provide strong support for staff and ensure that pupils receive a high-quality education in a nurturing setting.

Duties as SEND Teacher:

Plan and deliver differentiated lessons tailored to pupils with special educational needs
Create a safe, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment
Work closely with support staff and external professionals to implement EHCPs
Monitor and assess pupil progress, adapting strategies as needed
Foster positive relationships with pupils, parents, and carers
Contribute to whole-school SEND provision and development

Ideal SEND Teacher:

Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Experience teaching in a primary SEND setting or with pupils with additional needs
Strong understanding of SEND strategies and inclusive teaching practices
Excellent communication and behaviour management skills
Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
Flexible, resilient, and passionate about supporting all learners

Why Step Teachers?

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services.

We are an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, proud members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), and REC Audited in Education, which means we have undergone rigorous external auditing to ensure we consistently meet the highest safeguarding and compliance standing in education recruitment.

Step Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with Step Teachers are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE’s statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Your salary - dependent on experience - is paid weekly through PAYE – that means no self-employed or umbrella companies. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of.

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