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SEN Teacher

Job details
Posting date: 17 December 2025
Salary: Not specified
Additional salary information: Negotiable
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 13 January 2026
Location: Islington, London
Company: senploy
Job type: Contract
Job reference: 197935

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Summary

Secondary SEN Teacher - English, Maths or Science


Location: Islington
Type: Long-term (covering long-term sickness)
Working Hours: Full-time
Salary: Paid to scale

Are you a qualified secondary teacher with a passion for supporting young people with additional needs? We are working closely with a welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Islington who are seeking a dedicated SEN Teacher to join their team on a full-time, long-term basis.

This role is to cover long-term sickness and would suit a teacher confident in delivering English, Maths and/or Science to students with special educational needs, while creating a calm, structured and supportive learning environment.

The school is proud of its inclusive ethos and strong pastoral support, ensuring every student feels valued, supported and able to achieve their potential academically, socially and emotionally.
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Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons in English, Maths or Science, tailored to individual learning needs


Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons in English, Maths or Science, tailored to individual learning needs
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Support students with a range of SEN, including ASD, ADHD, SEMH and additional learning needs


Support students with a range of SEN, including ASD, ADHD, SEMH and additional learning needs
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Adapt the secondary curriculum to ensure accessibility and progress for all learners


Adapt the secondary curriculum to ensure accessibility and progress for all learners
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Create a positive, structured classroom environment where students feel safe and motivated


Create a positive, structured classroom environment where students feel safe and motivated
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Monitor and assess progress, adjusting teaching strategies as needed


Monitor and assess progress, adjusting teaching strategies as needed
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Work closely with TAs, SENCOs, pastoral teams and external professionals


Work closely with TAs, SENCOs, pastoral teams and external professionals
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Contribute to EHCP targets, reviews and support plans


Contribute to EHCP targets, reviews and support plans
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Promote inclusion, independence and positive behaviour


Promote inclusion, independence and positive behaviour
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Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) - essential


Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) - essential
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Experience teaching English, Maths and/or Science at secondary level


Experience teaching English, Maths and/or Science at secondary level
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Experience working with students with SEN (school-based or specialist setting desirable)


Experience working with students with SEN (school-based or specialist setting desirable)
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A patient, flexible and resilient approach to teaching


A patient, flexible and resilient approach to teaching
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Strong behaviour management and relationship-building skills


Strong behaviour management and relationship-building skills
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Excellent communication and teamwork abilities


Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
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A commitment to safeguarding and student wellbeing


A commitment to safeguarding and student wellbeing
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A genuine belief in every student's potential


A genuine belief in every student's potential
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The ability to adapt lessons and teaching styles to suit individual needs


The ability to adapt lessons and teaching styles to suit individual needs
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Confidence working collaboratively with support staff and families


Confidence working collaboratively with support staff and families
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Creativity, empathy and consistency in the classroom


Creativity, empathy and consistency in the classroom
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A calm, positive presence that supports engagement and progress


A calm, positive presence that supports engagement and progress

If you're an SEN Teacher looking for a rewarding long-term role in a supportive secondary school, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or get in touch for more information.

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