SEN Teacher

Salary/Rate:£207.75 - £268.81

Job type:Contract

Town/City:Merton

County:South West London

Type of Role:Qualified Teacher

Job ref:10436

Post Date:18.09.25

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Jamie Martinez

SEND Consultant

02030114848

jamie@psinclusion.co.uk

About the Role

SEN Teacher – Inner London

Severe Learning Difficulties | Autism | Sensory Needs | Complex Behaviour
Location: Merton
Recruitment Partner: Parker Smith Inclusion
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: MPS/UPS + Inner London Weighting - £207.75 - £268.81
Start Date: ASAP - Full time - December 2025/January 2026

Parker Smith Inclusion is working in partnership with a specialist SEN school in Inner London to find a passionate and resilient SEN Teacher to lead a KS2 class of 8 pupils with:

Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD)
Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
High sensory processing needs
And a number of pupils presenting with complex behaviour that requires consistent, therapeutic support

This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified teacher (QTS essential) who is confident in delivering a highly personalised, engaging curriculum to children with significant additional needs.

The Role:

Teaching a small, well-supported KS2 class (8 pupils) working significantly below age-related expectations
Planning engaging, multisensory lessons that support communication, emotional regulation, and independence
Leading a team of experienced support staff (TAs) in delivering consistent and nurturing routines
Creating and implementing individualised learning and behaviour support plans
Working closely with the school’s therapeutic team (e.g., SALTs, OTs) to ensure a holistic approach

We’re Looking For:

A qualified teacher with QTS – this is an essential requirement
Proven experience (or a deep commitment) to working with pupils with SLD, Autism, and challenging behaviours
A calm, consistent teaching style with a creative and flexible approach to curriculum delivery
Strong classroom and behaviour management skills, with an emphasis on positive behaviour support
Passion for inclusive education and a deep belief in the potential of every learner

The School Offers:

A highly supportive, well-resourced specialist setting in Inner London
Access to specialist CPD and regular training in areas like Autism, sensory needs, and behaviour support
Excellent staff-to-student ratios and an embedded therapy team
A genuinely collaborative culture where your voice and expertise are valued
Opportunities to grow within the school and across a wider trust if desired

This role is being recruited exclusively through Parker Smith Inclusion – specialists in SEN and inclusive education recruitment.
We are passionate about placing the right teachers in the right schools – and we understand the importance of support, flexibility, and ethos fit in SEN settings.

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