Details:
- Salary: £41,729 - 54,131 - Annum
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Tower Hamlets London
- Date: 4 days ago
Description:
SEN Class Teacher - Maternity Cover
Location: Whitechapel, Tower Hamlets, East London
Salary: Inner London MPS 1-6: £41,729-£54,131 per annum, plus SEN allowance, depending on experience
Start Date: January 2027, with a paid handover period in December 2026
Requirement: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential
Make a real difference as an SEN Class Teacher
SANZA Teaching Agency is working with a welcoming and highly regarded primary school in Tower Hamlets to recruit an experienced SEN Class Teacher for a maternity cover position within its complex needs provision.
This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate, committed teacher who wants to make a meaningful difference to pupils with additional needs, working in a supportive school environment where inclusion and individual development are at the heart of everything.
The Role and Support Available
Small Class Size: Take responsibility for a class of 10 pupils with complex needs, delivering engaging, personalised learning experiences tailored to their individual abilities and developmental goals.
Experienced Teaching Assistants: Work alongside a team of four skilled and knowledgeable TAs who understand the pupils' needs and provide consistent classroom support.
Supportive Leadership: Benefit from close guidance from an approachable and hands-on SENDCO, with a paid handover period in December to help you build relationships with pupils and staff before taking over in January.
Inclusive Teaching: Adapt learning opportunities to meet a range of complex needs, promoting communication, independence, engagement and progress.
About the School
The school offers a warm, inclusive and community-focused environment where staff are valued and supported. Its distinctive setting combines the character of a beautiful historic building with modern facilities designed to enhance teaching and learning.
With a curriculum centred on identity, belonging and creativity, the school aims to ensure every pupil feels valued, develops confidence and has opportunities to thrive.
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for a teacher who can bring enthusiasm, experience and a genuine commitment to special educational needs.
You will ideally have:
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
Proven experience teaching pupils with complex needs within a specialist or mainstream SEN setting.
The ability to plan and deliver engaging, differentiated learning that reflects individual needs and abilities.
Strong communication, organisational and classroom leadership skills.
Experience leading, directing and working collaboratively with a team of Teaching Assistants.
A positive, proactive approach to inclusive education and pupil development.
How to Apply
If you are an experienced SEN Teacher looking for a rewarding maternity cover position in a supportive East London primary school, we would love to hear from you.
For further information or to apply, contact Stephanie Watson at SANZA Teaching Agency:
Telephone: (phone number removed)
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