SEND Teacher - Maternity Cover

SEND Teacher – Maternity Cover – January 2027

Location: Bethnal Green, East London Start Date: January 2027 Contract: Full-Time | Maternity Cover Salary: MPS/UPS – Paid to Scale

Passionate About SEND? We Have the Perfect Opportunity!

TeacherActive is excited to be recruiting a dedicated and enthusiastic SEND Teacher to join a welcoming two-form-entry primary school in Bethnal Green from January 2027.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate teacher who thrives on making a difference to children with additional needs and is looking to join a supportive school community.

The successful candidate will be covering maternity leave, providing consistency, structure and engaging learning opportunities for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

About the School

Welcoming two-form-entry primary school in Bethnal Green

Inclusive learning environment with a strong focus on SEND

Opportunity to make a real difference to pupils' learning and development

Supportive and collaborative school community

The Ideal Candidate

Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification

Has previous experience supporting or teaching pupils with SEND

Is confident adapting lessons to meet a range of additional learning needs

Has strong behaviour management and communication skills

Is patient, nurturing and passionate about inclusive education

Can work collaboratively with teaching assistants, parents and school staff

Is available to start in January 2027

✨ What's on Offer?

Full-time maternity cover starting January 2027

Competitive salary paid to scale

Opportunity to work within a welcoming East London primary school

Chance to make a meaningful impact on pupils with additional needs

Ongoing support from your dedicated TeacherActive consultant

Interested? Let's Chat!

If you're a passionate SEND Teacher looking for your next opportunity in January, I'd love to hear from you!

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Abbie Newton-Smith | Primary Consultant | TeacherActive

TeacherActive is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to relevant safeguarding and recruitment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment