Primary Teacher

-Primary school teacher

-SEN background

-Dagenham, Barking and Dagenham

-Start Date: November 2025

About the role

The ideal candidate will have previous experience working in EYFS with strong interest in working with children with SEND.

You will be required to teach all areas of the national curriculum: with a focus on foundation subjects.

Hold a UK teaching qualification (QTS).

Full-time, long-term class teacher position (year group will be discussed at interview stage).

Plan and deliver engaging, inclusive lessons while supporting pupil development.

About the school

We are looking for an experienced and dedicated primary school teacher to join a well established school located in Dagenham, with latest OFSTED rating as 'Good'. You will be working with a diverse range of pupils with additional needs so the ideal candidate must demonstrate a compassionate and inclusive approach.

The school holds healthy schools awards (Bronze, Silver, Gold) over recent years and is named a school of excellence for mental wellbeing by Thrive. To be considered for the position you will need an understanding of the Thrive approach and a desire to support behavioral, emotional and strong educational development.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of Primary Teacher you will:

• Have QTS
• Experience teaching primary aged children
• Strong interest in SEN

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• QTS

Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Smart Teachers

Smart Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Smart Teachers offer

As a valued employee of Smart Teachers, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Smart Teachers 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

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Kardelen Altindag on 0207 0657549 or email [email protected] .