Secondary SEND Teacher - Staines, Surrey
Location: Staines, Surrey
Position: Secondary SEND Teacher
Contract: Full-time
Start Date: January 2027
Salary: Paid to scale, dependent on experience and qualifications
We are currently recruiting a passionate, dedicated and enthusiastic Secondary SEND Teacher to join a specialist education setting in Staines. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced teacher who is committed to supporting students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and helping them reach their full academic and personal potential.
The successful candidate will deliver engaging, differentiated lessons to secondary-aged pupils with a range of additional needs, creating a positive, inclusive and supportive learning environment.
The Role
- Plan and deliver engaging lessons adapted to meet the needs of students with SEND.
- Teach and support secondary-aged pupils across the relevant curriculum.
- Differentiate learning activities to accommodate a range of abilities and additional needs.
- Support students with autism, ADHD, communication difficulties and other learning needs.
- Create a safe, structured and inclusive classroom environment.
- Implement effective behaviour management strategies and promote positive engagement.
- Monitor individual student progress and adapt teaching approaches accordingly.
- Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, SENCOs and other professionals to support student development.
Requirements
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
- Previous experience teaching secondary-aged pupils.
- Experience working with students with SEND, ideally within a specialist setting.
- Understanding of a range of additional needs, including autism, ADHD and learning difficulties.
- Strong differentiation, behaviour management and classroom management skills.
- A patient, adaptable and proactive approach to teaching.
- An enhanced DBS check and the ability to meet safeguarding requirements.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary paid to scale, depending on experience and qualifications.
- A January 2027 start.
- The opportunity to work within a specialist setting supporting students with additional needs.
- A supportive working environment with dedicated colleagues.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- Ongoing support from a dedicated education recruitment consultant.
Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.
Secondary SEND Teacher - Staines employer: Aspire People
Aspire People is an exceptional employer for FE & College Lecturers in South Wales, offering competitive pay rates of £28 - £45 per hour along with a £100 sign-up bonus after 20 days of work. With a strong commitment to employee growth through free CPD and safeguarding training, as well as dedicated consultant support, Aspire People fosters a flexible and inclusive work culture that empowers educators to inspire the next generation while enjoying meaningful and rewarding employment.
