SEN Teacher

SEN Teacher | SEND Teacher | Special Needs Teacher (PMLD) - September 2026

Start Date: September 2026
Location: Waltham Forest, East London
Contract Type: Full-time | Permanent
Salary: M1 - UPS3 (Outer London Pay Scale, dependent on experience)

Are you a dedicated SEN Teacher, SEND Teacher, or Special Needs Teacher looking for a rewarding long-term role in a highly supportive specialist setting?

We are recruiting a passionate SEN Teacher to join a well-regarded specialist school in Waltham Forest from September 2026.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced SEN Teacher or a mainstream teacher with SEND experience who is looking to develop specialist skills in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

This role offers long-term stability, excellent professional development, and the chance to work within a school that prioritises staff wellbeing and pupil progress.

This SEN Teacher opportunity is within a highly respected specialist school in Waltham Forest that supports students with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) and complex needs.

The school has a strong reputation for its therapeutic and child-centred approach to education, supported by outstanding facilities including sensory rooms, specialist equipment, and engaging outdoor learning spaces.

As an SEN Teacher, you will be part of a collaborative and experienced multidisciplinary team that is passionate about inclusive education and delivering meaningful learning experiences for every pupil.

The successful SEN Teacher will play a key role in delivering a creative, engaging, and personalised curriculum tailored to individual needs.

This SEN Teacher role is ideal for someone looking to develop their expertise in SEND education within a supportive and innovative school setting.

The SEN Teacher will:

• Plan, deliver, and assess lessons tailored to pupils with complex learning needs


• Deliver personalised learning programmes aligned with EHCP targets


• Work closely with teaching assistants, therapists, and multidisciplinary teams


• Contribute to EHCP reviews and progress monitoring


• Create a safe, structured, and engaging classroom environment


• Implement behaviour and communication strategies to support learning


• Promote independence, wellbeing, and positive outcomes for pupils


• Maintain accurate records and contribute to school development

The ideal SEN Teacher will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)


• Experience working as an SEN Teacher, SEND Teacher, or supporting pupils with complex needs such as PMLD, ASD, or SLD


• Passion for inclusive education and supporting vulnerable learners


• Strong communication, teamwork, and classroom management skills


• A patient, resilient, and nurturing approach to teaching

Essential Requirements:

• Enhanced DBS Certificate with the Update Service


• Right to work in the UK

• Outer London pay scale (M1 - UPS3)


• Full-time, permanent teaching opportunity


• Highly supportive leadership and experienced staff team


• Access to specialist resources and modern facilities


• Excellent professional development and SEND training


• Opportunity to build expertise in PMLD and complex needs education


• Positive and collaborative working environment


• Strong focus on staff wellbeing and career progression

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