Teacher of SEND

London/ temporary / £170 - 250 per day

Are you a passionate Primary Teacher eager to make a real impact?

Teacher Active work a primary provision with pupils who have varied and complex needs. We’re looking for someone who wants to focus less on paperwork and more on what truly matters — delivering engaging, meaningful learning experiences tailored to each child

Are you a passionate and dedicated Primary Teacher who wants to make a real difference?

The school are committed to supporting pupils with a primary diagnosis of autism and varied and complex needs. This role is ideal for a teacher who wants to spend less time on paperwork and more time on what truly matters — delivering engaging, meaningful learning experiences that inspire every child to thrive.

You will have the freedom and flexibility to tailor your teaching to each child’s individual needs, helping them develop confidence, independence, and a lifelong love of learning.

Key Responsibilities

  • Teach small, focused classes, adapting lessons to meet each pupil’s unique learning style and needs.
  • Create engaging, inclusive learning experiences that encourage curiosity and confidence.
  • Work collaboratively with support staff, therapists, and pastoral colleagues.
  • Nurture pupils’ academic, social, emotional, and personal development holistically.
  • Promote a safe, respectful, and positive environment where every child feels valued.
  • Support pupils in developing essential life skills and independence.
  • Encourage pupil participation and ownership of their learning journey.
  • Maintain excellent safeguarding standards and prioritise pupil wellbeing.
  • Track and assess progress effectively, adapting strategies as needed.
  • Celebrate every success — big or small — and embrace each challenge with positivity.

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.

Equal Opportunities Statement

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

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.