Job Description
Full Time | Immediate Start | Interviews and Trials ASAP
Location: Twickenham, South West London
Pay: -215265 per day, paid in line with M-Scale and experience
We are recruiting for a passionate Primary Teacher to join a well-regarded specialist SEND school in Twickenham. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful difference to children with complex additional needs.
The school caters for pupils aged 4-11 with needs including Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), and associated communication, physical and sensory needs.
Classes are small, typically 8-10 pupils, with Teaching Assistant support. The school takes a personalised approach to learning, focusing on communication, independence and individual progress.
Previous SEND experience is desirable but not essential. We welcome mainstream primary teachers with a genuine passion for SEND who are keen to develop their experience in a specialist setting.
About the Role:
You will plan and deliver engaging, personalised lessons, adapting your teaching to meet pupils'' individual abilities and developmental needs. Working alongside Teaching Assistants and the wider school team, you will create a nurturing classroom environment where pupils are encouraged to communicate, develop independence and achieve their individual targets.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and deliver personalised lessons for primary-aged pupils with complex SEND.
- Adapt teaching and resources to meet individual learning and communication needs.
- Promote engagement, communication, independence and personal development.
- Create a safe, positive and supportive classroom environment.
- Work collaboratively with Teaching Assistants and wider professionals.
- Monitor and assess progress against individual targets and EHCP outcomes.
- Manage behaviour positively and follow individual support plans.
- Maintain strong relationships with pupils, colleagues and families.
- Follow safeguarding and school policies at all times.
About You:
- QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification - essential.
- Primary teaching experience.
- A genuine passion for SEND and inclusive education - essential.
- Experience supporting pupils with SLD, PMLD and/or autism - desirable, not essential.
- Patient, nurturing and adaptable, with strong classroom management skills.
- Confident differentiating lessons to meet individual needs.
- Able to work effectively as part of a team.
- Committed to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.
Who are Aspire People?
Aspire People is a leading education recruitment agency, specialising in providing teaching and support staff to schools across England. We work closely with primary, secondary and SEN schools across London, matching talented professionals with rewarding opportunities.
We are fully committed to safeguarding and pride ourselves on our reliable, knowledgeable and people-first approach.
Why join Aspire People?
- Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
- Opportunity to join a supportive specialist SEND school.
- Small classes of 8-10 pupils with Teaching Assistant support.
- Full-time, Monday-Friday position.
- Immediate start with interviews and trials ASAP.
- Competitive pay of -215265 per day, paid in line with M-Scale and experience.
- Access to free CPD and training.
- -150300 refer-a-friend scheme.
Next Steps:
If you are a qualified Primary Teacher with a passion for SEND, we would love to hear from you. Previous specialist experience is not essential. Get in touch with Kane directly with your up-to-date CV to arrange an interview and trial as soon as possible.
Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.