Functional Skill Teacher in Newham)

Company: TLTP Group
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Location: London
Job Description:

Overview

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TLTP are recruiting for a Special needs Teacher with extensive experience in teaching Functional Skills to GCSE & low level learners. This school is based in Newham, East London. The school is a secondary school which caters for children with SEBD, ASD and SEMH.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver Functional Skills to secondary and low level learners and support class teachers with the delivery of Functional Skills to KS2-KS3.
  • Be responsible for the progress of all pupils in the specialism and for coordinating the work of a team of Therapeutic Education Practitioners (Learning Mentors).
  • Provide direct teaching time to meet the needs of class groups and pupils, including cover lessons when necessary.
  • Look at pupils holistically and draw on a wide range of social care and teaching strategies to meet pupil needs while promoting their safety and well‑being.
  • Deliver pupil‑focused and creative lessons according to an agreed timetable.
  • Differentiating the National Curriculum to meet the needs of ASC/SEMH pupils and devise Individual Education Behaviour and Integration Plans (IEBIP) with SMART targets and actions.
  • Help identify pupils in need of specific intervention and support, in consultation with the SLT, PCC, clinical team and Therapeutic Education Practitioners, and support the provision and monitoring of one‑to‑one and small group programmes.
  • Maintain a calm demeanour and a sense of humour under pressure to support pupils in an inclusive setting.

Qualifications

  • QTS or QTLS.
  • Special needs experience (SEBD, ASD, SEMH) and a background in secondary or primary teaching.
  • Strong behaviour management skills for SEMH/ASD/EBD.
  • Committed to safeguarding children and to the professional development of oneself and pupils.

Benefits

  • A committed and enthusiastic staff and governors.
  • Quality professional development.
  • An exciting opportunity to shape the future of the school and set the culture for achievement and progress for all pupils.
  • A purposeful, happy and supportive environment with learning for all at its centre.

EEO Statement

TLTP Group is an Equal Opportunities employer. Subject to observance of all UK and EU current legislation we shall not discriminate to exclude individuals on the grounds of age, race, colour, gender (birth or reassigned), sexual orientation, disability, religion or belief, marital status, ethnic or national origin, health, pregnancy, childcare responsibilities or criminal records. xwzovoh Candidates from such groups are actively encouraged to apply.

Posted: April 12th, 2026