SEND Teachers – Permanent Opportunities Across South London
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Job Title: SEND Teacher
Location: South London
Start Date: November 2026 & January 2027
Salary: £37,870 – £56,154 per annum (dependent on experience, location and school pay scale)
Contract: Full-Time | Permanent
Are you a passionate and dedicated SEND Teacher looking for a new permanent teaching opportunity in South London?
Do you have experience supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities and a commitment to making a genuine difference in their education?
Are you looking to join a supportive school where you can develop your career and help young people achieve their full potential?
TeacherActive are proud to be recruiting for exceptional SEND Teachers for permanent positions across South London, with opportunities available for November 2026 and January 2027 start dates.
We are working with a range of specialist SEND schools and alternative education provisions across South London, including Croydon, Sutton, Merton, Wandsworth, Lambeth, Lewisham, Greenwich, Southwark and Bromley.
Our partner schools support pupils with a wide range of additional needs, including Autism (ASD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and complex communication difficulties.
We are keen to speak with experienced SEND Teachers, mainstream teachers looking to transition into specialist education and Early Career Teachers (ECTs) with a genuine passion for inclusive teaching.
The successful SEND Teacher will:
Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to pupils with a range of SEND needs.
Create a positive, inclusive and supportive classroom environment.
Adapt teaching strategies and resources to meet individual learning abilities.
Support pupils with Autism, SLD, MLD, PMLD, SEMH and complex additional needs.
Implement Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) targets and monitor pupil progress.
Work collaboratively with Teaching Assistants, therapists, SENCOs and senior leadership teams.
Use effective behaviour management and positive reinforcement strategies.
Promote independence, communication, confidence and essential life skills.
Build strong relationships with pupils, parents, carers and colleagues.
Contribute to the wider school community and ongoing development of SEND provision.
The ideal candidate will have:
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
Previous experience teaching pupils with SEND, although mainstream teachers with transferable skills are encouraged to apply.
A strong understanding of differentiated learning and inclusive teaching practices. xgikmsk
Experience supporting pupils with Autism, learning difficulties, SEMH or complex additional needs.
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