SEND Teacher (Secondary)

South East London

4 Days Per Week | Monday to Thursday

September 2026 Start | Full Academic Year Contract | Interviews Taking Place ASAP

Looking for a teaching role where you can make a genuine difference every day?

We're working with a welcoming and well-resourced SEND school in South East London looking for an experienced and compassionate SEND Teacher to join their team from September 2026 for the full academic year.

This role is ideal for a teacher who is passionate about supporting young people with additional needs and preparing them for life beyond school. You will primarily teach Key Stage 4 pupils, although there may be some Key Stage 3 teaching depending on the timetable.

Working with small classes of pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs, including Autism, you'll play a key role in helping students develop the skills, confidence and independence they need for adulthood.

The Role

As a SEND Teacher, you will:

• Deliver engaging and accessible lessons to pupils with a range of SEND needs, including Autism

• Primarily teach Key Stage 4 students, with occasional Key Stage 3 lessons where required

• Be responsible for your own planning, preparation and assessment

• Deliver a specialist curriculum including:

• ASDAN KS4 Accreditation
• Humanities Pathways
• Preparing for Adulthood
• Religious Education (small amount)

• Adapt learning to meet individual pupil needs and EHCP outcomes

• Support pupils with speech, language and communication needs through clear and effective communication strategies

• Create a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment where pupils can thrive

• Work collaboratively with therapists, support staff, parents and senior leaders

• Monitor and celebrate pupil progress, both academically and personally

This role does not include form tutor responsibilities, allowing you to focus on delivering high-quality teaching and learning across your allocated classes.

We're Looking For Someone Who:

✔ Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

✔ Has previous SEND teaching experience within a UK school setting

✔ Has experience supporting pupils with Autism and other additional needs

✔ Has strong classroom management and differentiation skills

✔ Has excellent communication skills and can effectively support pupils with speech, language and communication needs

✔ Is confident planning and delivering a personalised curriculum

✔ Understands the importance of preparing young people for adulthood and independent living

✔ Is patient, adaptable and committed to achieving positive outcomes for every learner

✔ Enjoys working as part of a multidisciplinary team

Recruitment Process

The school is keen to secure the right teacher for September 2026 and is interviewing suitable candidates immediately.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview, with successful applicants also expected to deliver a trial lesson as part of the selection process. This is a fantastic opportunity to meet the team, experience the school environment and showcase your teaching style.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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