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Specialist SEN Teacher

Job Posted: 2 days ago

Salary: £ 200 - 275 / Day
Job Type: Contract
Location: Kingston upon Thames

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Specialist SEN Teacher – Temporary Cover (EYS–KS3) Complex Social Communication Needs | Immediate Start**

 Are you an experienced and passionate teacher looking to make a genuine difference in a highly supportive, therapeutic SEND environment? Our agency is working in partnership with a specialist provision seeking a flexible and skilled SEN Teacher to deliver temporary teaching cover for pupils from Early Years through to KS3 with complex social communication needs.
 You will join a dedicated multi-disciplinary team of LSAs, Speech & Language Therapists, and Occupational Therapists, providing a low-arousal, nurturing and communication-rich environment. The school follows the Equals Curriculum and the SCERTS Framework, and you will play a key role in maintaining a highly structured, therapeutic approach to learning.

 The Role
Deliver engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons for pupils with social communication needs across EYS–KS3.
Create a calm, low-arousal classroom environment that supports emotional regulation and communication.
Work closely with therapists and support staff to implement SCERTS-based strategies.
Contribute to assessment, target-setting, and progress monitoring in line with the Equals curriculum.
Lead and inspire a small group of pupils using creative, communication-friendly approaches.The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
A relevant teaching qualification (QTS or equivalent).
Confidence, enthusiasm and a genuine passion for supporting children with SEN.
Experience delivering Early Years / KS1 curriculum, including foundational literacy and numeracy.
Experience with the Equals curriculum (advantageous but not essential).
A background or strong interest in working with pupils with profound and complex needs, particularly Autism.
Excellent spoken and written English, with strong literacy and numeracy skills.
Experience using AAC/symbol-supported communication systems.
Strong behaviour-support skills, with the ability to promote positive behaviour in a nurturing way.
The ability to lead, motivate and manage a small group of pupils with social communication needs.
A patient, resilient and compassionate approach to behaviour that challenges.Why Join Through Our Agency?
Competitive daily rates
Ongoing support from a dedicated SEN specialist consultant
Opportunities for long-term or repeat placements
Free safeguarding and CPD opportunitiesIf you are a caring, skilled educator who thrives in specialist settings and is ready to make an immediate impact, we would love to hear from you.

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