SEN Teacher – Specialist School
Location: Croydon, CR0 – commutable from South Croydon, Thornton Heath, Purley, Norbury and surrounding areas
Pay: MPS/UPS – Paid to Scale
Start Date: ASAP
Hours: Full-time
Contract: Long-term temporary with potential to become permanent
Long Term Futures is recruiting a Qualified SEN Teacher to join a specialist SEN school in Croydon, CR0, for an immediate start.
This is a specialist SEND setting, not a mainstream school. The successful teacher will work with pupils who require a highly individualised approach to education, adapting teaching around their communication, learning, sensory and emotional needs.
We are looking for a teacher who can combine strong classroom practice with patience, flexibility and a genuine understanding of how to engage pupils who may not thrive within a traditional mainstream environment.
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential for this position.
About the Role
As an SEN Teacher, you will:

• Plan and deliver engaging, highly differentiated lessons for pupils with SEND
• Adapt curriculum content around individual ability levels and EHCP outcomes
• Teach small classes with additional Teaching Assistant support
• Support pupils with needs including Autism, communication difficulties, learning disabilities and complex needs
• Use visual, sensory and practical approaches to increase pupil engagement
• Create structured routines and predictable learning environments
• Monitor and assess academic, social and developmental progress
• Support pupils with emotional and sensory regulation
• Implement positive behaviour and de-escalation strategies where required
• Direct and work collaboratively with SEN Teaching Assistants
• Liaise with families, SEND professionals and the wider multidisciplinary team
• Contribute to reviews, individual learning plans and wider school development

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) – essential
• Previous teaching experience within SEND, specialist education or a similar setting is highly desirable
• Mainstream teachers with strong SEND experience who are ready to transition into specialist education will also be considered
• Strong understanding of differentiation and individualised teaching
• Knowledge of Autism, complex needs and communication difficulties
• Confident planning from individual starting points rather than relying solely on age-related expectations
• Experience working with EHCPs and personalised learning outcomes
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
• Calm, adaptable and resilient approach
• Comfortable leading and directing classroom support staff
• Available to start ASAP

About the School

• Dedicated specialist SEN school in Croydon, CR0
• Small classes with enhanced adult support
• Highly individualised curriculum and learning pathways
• Strong focus on communication, independence and personal development
• Experienced SEN teaching and support teams
• Collaborative approach involving education and specialist professionals

Why Work with Long Term Futures?

• MPS/UPS – Paid to Scale
• Full-time, long-term specialist teaching opportunity
• Potential progression into a permanent position
• Free CPD covering SEND, Autism, Behaviour Management and Safeguarding
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• Long-term roles rather than day-to-day supply

Next Steps
If you’re a QTS-qualified teacher looking to develop or continue your career within specialist SEND education, apply today with your CV.
Please note: QTS is an essential requirement for this vacancy.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Hannah at Long Term Futures.
Long Term Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.