At a Glance
- Tasks: Plan and deliver engaging lessons for children with special educational needs.
- Company: Specialist independent primary school in Newham, East London.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, small class sizes, and supportive environment.
- Other info: Immediate start available with long-term opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a genuine difference in the lives of children with additional needs.
- Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status and experience with SEND or Autism.
Primary Teacher (SEN / SEND) – Immediate Start
Newham, East London
ASAP Start
Long-Term Supply – Full-Time - Permanent position on offer from January 2027
£223–£244 per day PAYE
- Are you a passionate Primary Teacher, KS2 Teacher or SEN Teacher looking for a rewarding new opportunity within a specialist SEND school?
- Do you have experience supporting children with Autism (ASC), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, or other Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)?
- Are you available to start ASAP and looking for a long-term teaching opportunity where you can make a genuine difference?
Classroom Talent is working in partnership with a specialist independent primary school in Newham, East London, looking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Primary Teacher / SEN Teacher on a full-time, long-term supply basis.
About the School – Primary Teacher/SEN Teacher
The school is a specialist independent primary provision supporting children with complex additional needs, including Autism (ASC), SEMH and associated learning difficulties. Many pupils have experienced challenges within mainstream education, including school exclusions or extended periods out of education. The school provides a supportive Nurture Provision, combining therapeutic approaches with personalised teaching and learning. With small class sizes, experienced Teaching Assistants and a supportive leadership team, teachers can focus on delivering individualised lessons that help pupils rebuild their confidence and re-engage with education.
About the Role – Primary Teacher / SEN Teacher
The successful Primary Teacher / KS2 Teacher will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging, creative and differentiated lessons that meet the individual needs of pupils. You will work with children with a range of additional needs, including Autism, SEMH and learning difficulties, adapting your teaching approach to support their academic, emotional and social development. Working closely with specialist Teaching Assistants, you will create a positive, structured and nurturing classroom environment where pupils feel safe, supported and encouraged to achieve.
This opportunity would suit an experienced SEN or SEND Teacher, as well as a mainstream Primary Teacher with experience supporting children with additional needs who is looking to transition into a specialist SEND setting.
The Successful Primary Teacher Will Have:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or QTLS
- Experience teaching within a primary school or specialist SEND setting.
- Experience supporting children with Autism (ASC), SEMH or additional learning needs.
- Good knowledge of the Primary / KS2 National Curriculum.
- The ability to plan and deliver creative, differentiated lessons.
- Strong classroom management and positive behaviour support skills.
- A calm, patient and nurturing approach to teaching.
- Experience working collaboratively with Teaching Assistants.
- A genuine passion for supporting children with SEND.
What's on Offer?
- Competitive daily rate of £223–£244.
- Full-time, long-term supply opportunity. Permanent Position on offer from September 2026
- Immediate start available
- Small class sizes with additional classroom support.
- Supportive and nurturing specialist SEND environment.
- Experienced Teaching Assistants and a collaborative leadership team.
- The opportunity to gain valuable experience within specialist SEN and SEMH education.
- A rewarding teaching opportunity where you can make a genuine difference.
Whether you are an experienced SEN Teacher, SEND Teacher, SEMH Teacher, KS2 Teacher or mainstream Primary Teacher, we would welcome the opportunity to discuss this vacancy with you. If you are a qualified Primary Teacher looking for an immediate start in East London, we would love to hear from you. Apply today by sending your CV to Katie at Classroom Talent.
Classroom Talent is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all candidates to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to relevant safeguarding and compliance checks, including an enhanced DBS check.
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