Job Description:

KS2 Primary Teacher – Specialist SEND

Newham, East London 

January 2027 Start

Permanent – Full-Time (Employed directly by the School)

£43,500 – £47,500 per annum

• Are you a passionate and dedicated Primary Teacher or KS2 Teacher looking for a rewarding new opportunity within a specialist SEND setting from January 2027?
• Do you have experience supporting children with Autism (ASC), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, or other Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)?
• Are you currently working as a mainstream Primary Teacher, SEN Teacher or SEND Teacher and looking for an opportunity to make a genuine difference to children who need additional support?

Classroom Talent is working in partnership with a specialist independent primary school in East London, looking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed KS2 Primary Teacher to join their nurturing and supportive team from January 2027.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified teacher who is passionate about inclusive education and supporting children who have experienced challenges within mainstream education.

About the School - Primary Teacher

The school is a specialist independent primary provision in East London, supporting children with complex additional needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), SEMH and associated learning difficulties.

Many pupils have previously experienced difficulties within mainstream education, including school exclusions or extended periods out of education.

The school provides a highly supportive Nurture Provision, combining a therapeutic approach to education with personalised teaching and learning.

With small class sizes and support from specialist Teaching Assistants, teachers can deliver individualised learning experiences tailored to each child's needs.

The school's approach focuses on emotional wellbeing, positive relationships, communication, behaviour support and helping pupils rebuild their confidence and re-engage with education.

About the Role - Primary Teacher

The successful Primary Teacher / KS2 Teacher will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging, creative and differentiated lessons across Key Stage 2.

You will support pupils with a range of SEND needs, including Autism, ASC and SEMH, adapting your teaching approach to meet individual learning, emotional and behavioural needs.

Working closely with specialist Teaching Assistants and a supportive leadership team, you will create a calm, structured and nurturing classroom environment where pupils feel safe, valued and encouraged to achieve their full potential.

This position would suit an experienced SEN Teacher or SEND Teacher, as well as a mainstream Primary Teacher with relevant experience who is looking to transition into specialist education.

The Successful Primary Teacher Will Have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Experience teaching within a primary or SEND setting.
• Experience supporting pupils with Autism (ASC), SEMH or additional learning needs.
• Strong knowledge of the KS2 National Curriculum and SEND Code of Practice.
• The ability to plan and differentiate engaging lessons to meet individual learning needs.
• Excellent classroom management skills and a calm, patient and nurturing approach.
• An understanding of positive behaviour management and therapeutic teaching approaches.
• Experience working collaboratively with Teaching Assistants and other education professionals.
• A genuine passion for supporting children with SEND and helping them achieve positive outcomes.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary of £43,500 – £47,500 per annum.
• Permanent position starting January 2027.
• Small class sizes with additional classroom support.
• A specialist SEND and therapeutic education environment.
• Support from experienced Teaching Assistants and a collaborative leadership team.
• The opportunity to develop your experience within specialist SEN and SEMH education.
• A rewarding teaching position where you can make a genuine difference to children's lives.

Whether you are an experienced SEND Teacher, SEN Teacher, KS2 Teacher or Primary Teacher looking to move into a specialist nurture setting, we would welcome the opportunity to discuss this vacancy with you.

Apply today by sending your CV to Katie at Classroom Talent. You will be contacted by your personal consultant if shortlisted.

Classroom Talent is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all candidates to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to the relevant safeguarding and compliance checks, including an enhanced DBS check.