SEN Teacher

Salary/Rate:MPS/UPS

Job type:Permanent

Town/City:Epping Forest

County:Essex

Type of Role:Qualified Teacher

Job ref:9888

Post Date:27.06.25

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Meet Our Recruiter

Harry Owen

Managing Consultant

0203 011 4848

harry@psinclusion.co.uk

About the Role

Job Summary

Role: SEN Teacher

Key stage: Primary EYFS/KS1

When: ASAP

Where: Epping Forest

School type: SEMH School

Pay: MPS/UPS

Is QTS required: Yes

Are you passionate about teaching students with additional needs?

Are you currently teaching in mainstream and seeking a transition into SEND?

This is a wonderful opportunity for primary school educators who are passionate about SEND and inclusive education to join a truly inclusive school as a specialist SEN Teacher!

As mentioned, this is a truly inclusive primary school based in Epping Forest and their dedicated and supportive Head is seeking to appoint a SEN Teacher for their ever expanding need to support their SEN children in EYFS and year 1. This is a WONDERFUL opportunity for passionate SEN educators who are looking to feel part of a community and a truly inclusive school environment. This is a new role with an immediate/ASAP start to meet an ever growing demand, you will be appointed on a temp-perm basis, an opportunity to become an embedded member of their team!

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SEMH School - Epping forest

We are looking for a SEN Teacher for a new role at a mainstream primary school based in Epping Forest. The school has a hugely diverse intake and is proud of its inclusive approach to learning, they also have a SEN provision for children who require additional support.

The school is very proud to be a flagship school for inclusion and has an incredibly diverse staff team. They take pride in their colourful displays and beautiful outdoor learning space. There is plenty of parking for drivers and is also easily accessed via public transport.

SEN Teacher

This is a new role created to meet the demand for SEN places in Hillingdon. You will teach a class of 6 children who all have the support of a 1:1 TA. Some of the children will be assisted to transition to their mainstream classes and others will remain until a space at a more specialist SEN setting is found. This is a Temp to perm role to start ASAP. Year on year more children with special and additional needs join their school due to its inclusive ethos and SEND provision, therefore this is a growing provision with room for development. All teachers must have QTS, a passion for SEN/inclusive education, and a positive and enthusiastic energy!

What would the ideal SEN Teacher look like?

Primary teaching experience, ideally EYFS but any primary will be considered
Experience of teaching MLD or SLD, even if it is in a mainstream setting with high % SEND
Positive role model to support communication, with a sensitive, nurturing, and consistent approach
Experienced and qualified teachers with QTS/QTLS.
A nurturing, patient, empathetic and holistic approach
Passion for teaching SEN children is essential!

NB: Although experience teaching in SEND specialist settings is beneficial I would also love to hear from teachers who are interested in taking their first steps into SEN.

What you can expect from this SEN Teacher role

To teach in a setting with a like minded team who are equally as dedicated to the learning and personal development of children with additional needs
Supportive and inclusive SLT
Working within a truly diverse staff team and student cohort
Access to extensive CPD – this SLT is focused on offering consistent CPD to their staff
Most importantly a genuine feeling of community amongst staff!

Interested in hearing more?

If you want to hear more about our SEND opportunities, please get in touch! You can apply by response to this advert! or by emailing harry@psinclusion.co.uk

If you are not contacted within 5 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and you are welcome to contact us to discuss your SEND career development.

Parker Smith Inclusion is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. We will help you with this.

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