Overview
SEN Teacher | Specialist ASD Secondary School | Plaistow | September Start
Full Time | Long Term | Term Time Only | Plaistow, East London
This is the role that will define your career in specialist education.
Are you an experienced SEN Teacher who thrives in a specialist environment – someone who genuinely believes every student deserves the chance to access learning, regardless of their barriers?
We’re working exclusively with a highly regarded specialist secondary school in Plaistow, and they’re looking for a passionate, experienced SEN Teacher to join their team this September. This is a full time, long term opportunity with the very real potential to go permanent.
About the Role
This is a full time, long term, term time only position starting September, based in a specialist secondary school in Plaistow dedicated entirely to supporting students with Autism (ASD).
You won’t be walking into a classroom alone. This role is supported by five dedicated Teaching Assistants, giving you the structure and capacity to truly focus on what matters: enabling your students to access the National Curriculum in a meaningful, tailored way.
With strong leadership, a committed team around you, and genuine career progression on offer, this is a school where a great SEN Teacher can really grow.
Responsibilities
- Delivering high-quality, adapted lessons that enable students with Autism to access the National Curriculum
- Working collaboratively with 5 TAs to create an inclusive, structured, and nurturing classroom environment
- Developing and implementing EHCPs and individual learning plans tailored to each student
- Building positive, trusting relationships with students across the specialist secondary provision
- Contributing to the wider school community and supporting students’ social and emotional development alongside their academic progress
Qualifications & Experience
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) – essential; applications cannot be considered without this
- Direct teaching experience within a specialist school or specialist provision – this is a genuine requirement, not a preference
- Proven track record supporting students with Autism (ASD), including those with complex and communication needs
- Experience delivering the National Curriculum in an adapted, accessible format
Skills & Abilities
- Strong behaviour management skills, using calm, consistent, and positive strategies
- Ability to plan and differentiate lessons effectively for a range of learning profiles
- Confident working with EHCPs and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams
- Strong communication skills with students, parents, TAs, and senior leadership
Attitude & Behaviours
- Patient, resilient, and genuinely passionate about specialist SEND education
- A team player who values the support of TAs and contributes to a positive staff culture
- Reflective and committed to continuous professional development
- High standards when it comes to safeguarding and pupil welfare
Safeguarding
This role involves direct, daily contact with children and young people and constitutes regulated activity relevant to children. The successful candidate will be expected to uphold the highest standards of safeguarding at all times, in line with the school’s safeguarding policy and statutory guidance.
All applicants must be willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check and provide references that will be verified prior to appointment.
Why This Role?
- Full time, long term, term time only – stability and work-life balance
- September start – time to prepare and hit the ground running
- 5 TAs in the classroom – real, meaningful support every day
- Genuine pathway to a permanent position
- A school that invests in its staff and values great teaching
- Plaistow location – well connected across East London
How to Apply
If you are an experienced SEN Teacher with QTS and direct specialist school experience, we’d love to hear from you. This role is full time, long term, term time only and available from September – don’t wait, strong candidates will be placed quickly.
Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation.
TLSA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and all roles are subject to the usual safeguarding checks. The post carries the safeguarding responsibilities outlined in the job description and person specification. Please note that this position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, with the relevant amendments (1975, 2013, 2020, 2023 and any that follow), meaning all cautions and convictions that aren’t “protected” will need to be declared.
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