SEN Teacher- Secondary Teacher

SEN Teacher - Secondary & Post‑16 Location: Lewisham Contract: Temp-to-Perm or Straight to Permanent Setting: Small SEN Through School Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience Start: September About the School We are working with a warm, inclusive, and well‑resourced SEN through school in Lewisham that supports students with a range of additional needs from primary years through to Post‑16 pathways. The school prides itself on its nurturing ethos, excellent staff teamwork, and commitment to helping every learner achieve meaningful progress-academically, socially, and emotionally. The Role The school is seeking a qualified (QTS) or highly experienced SEN Teacher to join their Secondary and Post‑16 team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about personalised learning, creative teaching approaches, and preparing young people with SEN for adulthood. You will: Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons for small groups Support learners with diverse needs including ASD, MLD, SEMH, and complex needs Work closely with therapists, support staff, and parents/carers Create a positive, structured, and supportive classroom environment Contribute to EHCP targets and individual learning plans Be part of a collaborative, caring staff team What We're Looking For QTS is preferred but highly experienced unqualified SEN teachers will be considered Strong experience teaching Secondary or Post‑16 learners A calm, resilient, and student‑centred approach Excellent communication and teamwork skills Passion for helping young people with SEN thrive Ability to commit long‑term, with routes to permanent employment What the School Offers A supportive SLT that values staff wellbeing Small class sizes with strong TA support Ongoing professional development Opportunities for progression and specialism A warm, community‑focused environment Pathways into a permanent role APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained You must have legal right to work in the UK You must be willing to attend a registration interviewVeritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these. Disclaimer 'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community