SEND Teacher
Location: Cricklewood, North West London
Salary: £40,317 – £62,496 per annum (Inner London MPS/UPS)
Contract: Full-time | Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
Do you believe that when children feel safe, understood and valued, real learning can begin?
We are recruiting a passionate SEND Teacher to join a growing special school in Cricklewood, supporting children and young people with Autism (ASC) and associated Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
This specialist setting supports pupils aged 7–16 who have often found mainstream education challenging. The school provides an integrated, therapeutic approach, with a strong emphasis on emotional wellbeing, personalised learning and calm, structured environments that allow pupils to re-engage with education and thrive.
The Role – SEND Teacher
As an SEND Teacher, you will play a key role in shaping meaningful learning experiences and supporting both academic and personal development. You will:
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Plan and deliver creative, differentiated lessons tailored to individual needs
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Teach small classes of pupils with Autism and SEMH needs across primary or secondary age ranges
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Create a safe, structured and nurturing classroom environment
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Support pupils’ emotional regulation, communication and social development
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Assess progress and adapt teaching to ensure positive, realistic outcomes
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Work collaboratively with therapists, SEN support staff and families as part of a multidisciplinary team
The Ideal Candidate
Applications are welcomed from experienced SEN Teachers and mainstream teachers transitioning into specialist education. You will ideally have:
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Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
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Experience teaching pupils with Autism and/or SEMH
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Strong behaviour management skills with a calm, trauma-informed approach
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Creativity, patience and resilience
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Excellent communication and teamwork skills
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A commitment to inclusive, child-centred practice and professional development
What the School Offers
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Competitive salary £40,317 – £62,496 with annual reviews
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Enhanced pension contributions
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Ongoing CPD and clear career progression pathways
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A supportive and collaborative staff culture
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Access to wellbeing support, including counselling services
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Additional benefits including cycle to work scheme, life cover and retail discounts
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A genuinely rewarding role with purpose and long-term impact
Why Join This School?
This is more than a teaching role — it is an opportunity to help pupils rebuild confidence, develop trust in education and achieve outcomes that once felt out of reach. You will be joining a forward-thinking special school in Cricklewood that values staff wellbeing, professional growth and meaningful relationships with pupils.
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