SEND Teacher – King's Cross, London

Job Title: SEND Teacher
Location: King's Cross, Central London
Start Date: ASAP / November 2026
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: £36,000 – £55,000 per annum (dependent on qualifications and experience)

Are you a passionate SEND Teacher looking for a rewarding, long-term career opportunity?

Do you have experience supporting young people with Autism, ADHD, SEMH and additional learning needs?

Are you committed to making a genuine difference to pupils who require an alternative approach to education?

Teacher Active are proud to be recruiting for a dedicated and enthusiastic SEND Teacher to join a specialist education provision based in King's Cross, Central London, on a permanent basis.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a supportive and nurturing educational environment that provides personalised learning opportunities for young people with a range of special educational needs.

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering engaging, differentiated lessons, building positive relationships and helping pupils develop the confidence, independence and skills needed to succeed.

The successful SEND Teacher will:

• Plan and deliver creative, engaging and differentiated lessons tailored to individual learning needs.

• Support pupils with Autism, ADHD, SEMH and other complex educational needs.

• Deliver personalised learning programmes within small classroom settings.

• Implement positive behaviour management strategies.

• Monitor pupil progress and support individual EHCP targets.

• Create a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment.

• Work collaboratively with Teaching Assistants, SEND specialists and senior leaders.

• Encourage pupils to develop confidence, independence and positive attitudes towards learning.

The successful SEND Teacher will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or a relevant recognised teaching qualification.

• Previous experience working with pupils with SEND, ideally within a specialist school or alternative provision.

• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.

• Knowledge of differentiated teaching and individual learning plans.

• An understanding of trauma-informed approaches and SEMH needs.

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

• A patient, adaptable and resilient approach to teaching.

• A genuine passion for supporting young people with additional needs.

What the school can offer:

• A permanent teaching position within a supportive specialist education setting.

• Small class sizes and opportunities to deliver personalised learning.

• A collaborative and welcoming staff team.

• Opportunities for continued professional development.

• The chance to make a meaningful and lasting difference to young people's education.

• A competitive annual salary dependent on experience and qualifications.

Why work with Teacher Active?

Teacher Active are specialists in education recruitment, working closely with mainstream schools, SEND provisions and alternative education settings across London.

Our dedicated consultants will support you throughout the recruitment process, from your initial application through to interview preparation and securing your new permanent position.

Apply today!

If you are a passionate SEND Teacher looking for a permanent opportunity in King's Cross, we would love to hear from you!

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

TeacherActive is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Safeguarding is central to our recruitment practices, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All applicants are subject to thorough vetting and safer recruitment checks before being cleared to work.