Specialist SEN Teacher

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Competitive daily rates
• Ongoing support from a dedicated SEN specialist consultant
• Opportunities for long‑term or repeat placements
• Free safeguarding and CPD opportunities

If 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.

Apply today to secure an interview.