SEN Teacher
Location: Harrow, North West London
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £194.21 – £287.97 per day (MPS1–UPS1 equivalent) plus SEN allowance
Start Date: ASAP
If you are a primary teacher who wants your work to genuinely matter, this role offers depth, purpose and long-term impact rather than surface-level progress measures.
This position sits within a primary specialist setting supporting children from early years through to age 11. Pupils present with severe and complex learning needs including Autism/ASC, SLD, PMLD, significant developmental delay, sensory processing differences, physical and mobility needs and, for some, complex medical profiles. Many pupils are non-verbal or use alternative and augmentative communication and require a highly structured, predictable and emotionally safe learning environment.
The Setting
This is a calm, purpose-designed primary SEND environment where education is built around regulation, communication, and individual development. Class sizes are small, staffing ratios are high, and learning is personalised rather than curriculum-led. Progress is measured in engagement, independence, communication and wellbeing as much as academic milestones.
The Role
As a Primary SEN Teacher, I will expect you to:
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Plan and deliver highly personalised learning experiences aligned to EHCP outcomes
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Teach pupils with Autism, SLD and PMLD using structured, sensory-aware and developmentally appropriate approaches
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Create a calm, predictable classroom environment that prioritises emotional regulation and safety
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Support pupils’ communication, interaction, independence and life skills
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Use trauma-informed and child-centred strategies to support behaviour and engagement
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Work closely with experienced teaching assistants, therapists and wider professionals
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Monitor progress in a meaningful, realistic and child-centred way
Who Thrives in This Role
This role is not suited to teachers looking for a short-term post or those unsure about working with complex needs. It suits someone who:
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Has QTS and either solid SEND experience or a genuine, informed commitment to specialist practice
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Is emotionally intelligent, patient and resilient
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Understands that progress may be slow, non-linear and deeply individual
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Values teamwork and shared responsibility within the classroom
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Is motivated by long-term impact and meaningful relationships with pupils
What Is Offered
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Permanent, full-time role within a supportive specialist primary setting
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Salary paid to scale (MPS1–UPS1) plus SEN allowance
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Structured induction and ongoing SEND-focused training
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Strong collaborative culture with shared planning and support
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Access to specialist resources and adapted learning environments
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Clear commitment to staff wellbeing and professional sustainability
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PAYE-only employment through a transparent, ethical SEND specialist recruitment consultancy
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