Job description

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

We are seeking a committed SEND Teacher to join a supportive secondary school environment. Pupils are happy and safe, and they benefit from a curriculum that is well matched to their needs and interests. Staff have high expectations for behaviour and learning, and leaders provide strong support to ensure pupils achieve well. The school fosters a culture of respect, inclusion and ambition for all learners.

Duties as SEND Teacher:

Deliver engaging lessons across multiple subjects tailored to pupils with SEND
Plan and implement individualised learning programmes
Monitor and assess pupil progress, adapting strategies as needed
Work collaboratively with support staff and external professionals
Foster a safe, inclusive and structured classroom environment
Contribute to whole-school SEND provision and development

Ideal SEND Teacher:

Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Experience teaching in a secondary 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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