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Special Needs Teacher (SLD & ASD)

Job details
Posting date: 17 September 2025
Salary: £180 to £240 per day
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 14 October 2025
Location: Mill Hill, Greater London
Company: senploy
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 188522

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Summary

School Overview

A fantastic SEND school in Mill Hill, NW7, is looking for passionate Special Needs Teachers experienced in Severe Learning Difficulties and Autism. This full-time role starts in September 2025 and continues for the entire academic year, with a strong potential to become permanent.

Role and Responsibilities:
- Class Details: Lead a small, mixed-age class spanning EYFS to KS2, where pupils are working at P-levels. Many students have additional medical, sensory, or physical needs.
- Curriculum & Learning: Experience with EYFS is a plus, given the developmental levels of the pupils.
- Differentiated Teaching: Plan and deliver engaging lessons tailored to each child's academic, social, and physical goals.
- Collaborative Support: Work closely with two friendly and experienced LSAs who know the students' needs and school procedures well.
- Communication Methods: Familiarity with PECS and Makaton is valuable (training can be provided).
- Safeguarding: Uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and child protection at all times.

What We're Looking For:
- QTS: Essential for this position.
- SEN Knowledge: Demonstrable understanding of and enthusiasm for working with students who have additional needs.
- Flexibility & Enthusiasm: A proactive approach and willingness to learn are crucial.
- Experience: Prior work in an SEN setting is ideal, but strong primary-trained teachers eager to specialize in SEN are welcomed.
- Communication Skills: Comfortable using or learning Makaton and PECS to support students' communication needs.

Additional requirements:
- References confirming suitability for role
- Commitment to Safeguarding
- Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service
- Eligibility to work in the UK

Benefits:
- Support from dedicated and knowledgeable specialist consultants
- Continual professional development through online training
- Competitive pay rates related to your experience
- Opportunities within a range of schools and provisions
- Refer a friend bonus with £150 in vouchers



About Chalk

At Chalk our direction, and long-term target, is to be the top specialist education agency out there, providing bespoke staffing solutions to schools and education provisions across the UK. We offer a personal service to all of our candidates, listening to your individual needs and taking into account your special requirements.

We recruit SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) staff for both mainstream schools, Special Needs Schools and alternative provisions, filling short-term, long-term and permanent vacancies. If you are looking for an honest, professional and committed attitude, then give Chalk a chance to earn your trust.



The Legal Bit

Chalk is an education recruitment agency committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. Chalk promotes equal opportunities and diversity for employees, workers, and applicants. We follow new GDPR laws to ensure the protection and privacy of your data.

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