Details:
- Salary: £165 - 300 - Day
- Location: Islington London
- Date: 1 week ago
Description:
SEN Teacher - KS3
Location: Islington, North London
Position: SEN Teacher (KS3)
Start Date: 2 November 2026
Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term Temporary (Sickness Cover)
Duration: Long-Term Assignment
Pay: £165-£300 per day, dependent on experience, qualifications and assignment requirements, paid weekly via PAYE
SEN Teacher Opportunity
Tradewind Recruitment is recruiting for an experienced SEN Teacher to join a specialist educational setting in North London from November 2026.
This is an excellent opportunity to support KS3 pupils within a specialist environment where inclusion, personalised learning and pupil wellbeing are at the heart of everything. The successful candidate will play a key role in helping students achieve their academic and personal goals throughout this long-term cover assignment.
About the School
This specialist setting is committed to providing high-quality support and tailored learning opportunities for pupils with a range of additional needs.
School Highlights
Supportive and experienced leadership team
Collaborative approach to teaching and pupil support
Strong focus on inclusion, wellbeing and personalised learning
The Role
As an SEN Teacher, you will deliver engaging and differentiated lessons to KS3 pupils while supporting their academic, social and emotional development.
Key Responsibilities
Plan and deliver engaging lessons adapted to individual pupil needs
Support pupils' learning, development and progress
Differentiate teaching to meet a range of SEN requirements
Create a positive, inclusive and supportive classroom environment
Work closely with teaching assistants and wider support staff
Implement effective behaviour management strategies
Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback
Contribute to pupils' wellbeing and personal development
Build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and families
Candidate Requirements
Essential Requirements
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or recognised equivalent
Experience teaching pupils with SEN
Strong understanding of differentiated teaching strategies
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Effective behaviour management skills
Ability to adapt teaching to meet individual learning needs
Positive, professional and proactive approach
Desirable Requirements
Experience within a specialist SEN setting
Knowledge of a range of SEND needs
Experience supporting KS3 pupils
Pay and Progression
Pay for this position ranges from £165 to £300 per day, depending on experience, qualifications and assignment requirements.
The highest available rate of £300 per day would typically be offered to teachers with significant SEN teaching experience, specialist SEND expertise, strong classroom leadership skills and a proven track record of delivering outstanding outcomes for pupils with additional needs.
Why Apply?
School Benefits
Supportive specialist environment
Collaborative staff team
Opportunity to make a lasting impact on pupils' lives
Role Benefits
Long-term teaching opportunity
Work with small groups and personalised learning programmes
Develop specialist SEND experience and expertise
Tradewind Recruitment Benefits
Competitive weekly PAYE pay with no umbrella company deductions
Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
Access to a wide range of long-term and permanent opportunities
Free National College CPD Access
As a Tradewind Recruitment candidate, you'll receive free access to The National College.
Recommended courses include:
SEND Teaching Strategies
Behaviour Management in Specialist Settings
Safeguarding Children in Education
Required Vetting
Successful applicants will be required to:
Hold a DBS on the Update Service or be willing to make a new application
Provide professional references covering recent employment
Provide proof of the right to work in the UK
Provide evidence of relevant teaching qualifications
Why Tradewind Recruitment?
Tradewind Recruitment is one of the UK's leading education recruitment agencies and is committed to matching talented education professionals with rewarding opportunities in schools across the country.
Call Tradewind Recruitment today and discover why thousands of educators have trusted us for over 20 years to help them find the right opportunities, in the right schools, with the support they deserve