Early Years Teacher (SEN)

Special Needs Teacher
Barking, East London
£(Apply online only) per week (salary is dependent on experience and/or qualifications)
Start date: ASAP/ Jan 2025

An outstanding and inclusive special school in Barking is seeking a passionate and dedicated SEN Early Years/KS1 Teacher to join their team from January 2026. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people with complex needs and learning difficulties.

You will be teaching a small class of Early Years and KS1 pupils with a range of special educational needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Moderate to Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD/SLD), and associated communication or sensory needs. The school promotes a holistic, child-centred approach and provides excellent support from highly trained teaching assistants, therapists, and a nurturing leadership team.

The school is a vibrant learning community, structured as five interconnected villages, and serves students aged 3 to 19 with a total enrolment of 300. Its innovative curriculum is designed around a progression model that supports and challenges each pupil, fostering active engagement and enthusiasm for every aspect of life and learning.

The school is committed to creating personalised learning pathways that address the unique needs and aspirations of every student. These pathways are designed to encourage enjoyment, confidence, active participation, and the development of essential life skills.

Key Requirements

The ideal candidate will:

• Be passionate about teaching in a non-mainstream environment and embrace the unique opportunities provided by a special school setting.
• Demonstrate a caring and compassionate approach, using creativity to deliver inclusive, engaging, and inspiring lessons.
• Hold a recognised UK teaching qualification (QTS or QTLS).
• Have experience or a strong interest in working with children with SEND, gained through Initial Teacher Training (ITT) or other opportunities.
• This is a fantastic opportunity for a newly qualified teacher eager to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children with complex needs and learning difficulties.

What we offer

As an Special Needs Teacher and part of our team, you benefit from:

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.

About us

We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

The Edwin Group is a Top 10 UK-employer in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023. Rated as 'Excellent' by our staff in all categories and recognised as having industry leading and world-class levels of employee engagement across the Group.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

If you are an Special Needs Teacher who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call us on (phone number removed)