Special Needs Teacher - Secondary Specialist Provision
Location: Camden, North London
Start Date: ASAP
£208.25 – £284.18 per day (PAYE) – Inner London rates
Full-time | Long-term
Via Parker Smith Inclusion
Are you a dedicated and compassionate teacher who believes that every young person deserves an education that truly meets their individual needs?
Parker Smith Inclusion is working in partnership with a well-established secondary specialist school in Camden to recruit an experienced Special Needs Teacher for a full-time, long-term position starting ASAP.
This outstanding specialist setting supports pupils with a wide range of complex needs, including Autism, SLD, PMLD, sensory processing differences, and physical or mobility needs. The school is widely recognised for its inclusive ethos, multidisciplinary working, and strong focus on communication, independence, and preparation for adulthood.
The Role
You will teach a small class of secondary-aged pupils with complex needs, supported by a skilled and experienced team of teaching assistants and therapists. Learning is personalised, purposeful, and guided by each pupil’s EHCP outcomes, with an emphasis on functional learning, communication, sensory regulation, and life skills.
Key Responsibilities
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Planning and delivering highly differentiated lessons aligned to individual EHCPs
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Leading and coordinating a class team, including teaching assistants and therapy staff
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Creating a calm, structured, and engaging learning environment
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Supporting pupils with personal care, sensory needs, and moving and handling where required
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Using augmentative and alternative communication approaches such as Makaton or PECS to support non-verbal learners
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Working closely with Speech & Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Physiotherapists
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Monitoring progress and adapting provision to meet pupils’ changing needs
The Ideal Candidate
You will have:
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Qualified Teacher Status (QTS or QTLS)
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Experience teaching pupils with SEND, particularly Autism, SLD, and/or PMLD
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Confidence supporting pupils with complex sensory needs and personal care
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A calm, creative, and emotionally intelligent teaching approach
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Knowledge of Makaton, PECS, or other AAC systems (highly desirable)
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A strong commitment to inclusive, child-centred education
First Aid training is beneficial but not essential.
Why Join This School?
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A well-resourced, purpose-built specialist environment
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Excellent staff-to-pupil ratios
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Embedded multidisciplinary working within the classroom
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Ongoing CPD and specialist SEND training
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A collaborative, supportive staff team with shared values
Why Work with Parker Smith Inclusion?
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PAYE only - no umbrella deductions
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Specialist SEND consultants who understand complex specialist settings
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Long-term opportunities with the potential for permanent placement
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Regular check-ins, advocacy, and career development support
If you are a reflective and committed teacher seeking a specialist role where your expertise will be valued and your impact will be meaningful, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now, or contact Zack at Parker Smith Inclusion for more information about this rewarding Special Needs Teacher opportunity.