Class Teacher - SEND Provision (Full-time, Permanent)

Location: London Borough of Merton
Salary: MPS 5-12 (£39,320 - £48,532) + SEN 1 Allowance (£2,679)
Start Date: September 2025

Are you a passionate and skilled educator ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children with special educational needs?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and committed Class Teacher to join a brand-new specialist provision opening this September.

Our client, a leading special education provider, is launching a new site as part of a wider strategic expansion to meet increasing local demand for high-quality SEND education.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a pioneering team from day one, helping to shape an inclusive, nurturing and aspirational learning environment for children with a range of moderate to severe learning difficulties and complex needs-including Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN), Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC), and associated challenges.

The Role:

• Plan and deliver creative, differentiated lessons that cater to individual needs.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and emotionally supportive classroom culture.
• Work in close collaboration with a multidisciplinary team including therapists, support staff, and families.
• Employ diverse communication strategies to support learning and engagement.
• Assess and monitor pupil progress, adapting teaching as needed.
• Ensure the well-being, safety, and holistic development of every pupil.

Requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Experience teaching children with SEND in a mainstream or specialist setting.
• Passionate about inclusive education and improving outcomes for all learners.
• Flexible, innovative, and resilient in approach.
• Strong team player with excellent communication skills.

Why Apply?

This role offers not only the chance to be part of a brand-new provision but also a rewarding career path within a highly respected multi-academy trust known for its commitment to SEND excellence.

Why apply through NextGen?

• A supportive team including a team of consultants with over 27 years' experience within recruitment and a dedicated compliance team to support you through the process.
• A honest and approachable consultant who will give you advice on the process, the market and more.
• A tailored job search - we will do a pro-active search for you focusing on your desired type of work (perm, temp, supply) as well as the locations and any other factors. So if school on this advert in particular is not right for you or you are unsuccessful, you will still be supported!

If you are interested in this role, please apply now to find out more!

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