Secondary SEN Teacher (SLCN) - Richmond Long-Term Position | Immediate Start Available Location: Richmond, South West London Salary: £200-£265 per day, dependent on experience

We are delighted to announce an exciting opportunity for a passionate and committed SEN Teacher to join an Outstanding co-educational secondary school specialising in Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) in the London Borough of Richmond. This is a school with a strong commitment to inclusive, communication-friendly education and the personal development of every pupil, a place where teachers are genuinely valued, supported by a dedicated and approachable leadership team, and empowered to make a real and lasting difference.

This is a long-term ongoing position, ideal for an experienced SEN Teacher with a background in SLCN and/or autism who is looking to commit to a specialist school community and grow professionally within a truly collaborative and multidisciplinary environment.

About the Role:

As a Secondary SEN Teacher, you will deliver engaging, differentiated and well-structured lessons to pupils with Speech, Language and Communication Needs across KS3 and KS4, many of whom also present with autism spectrum conditions. This is a general SEN Teacher role rather than a subject specialist position, meaning your focus will be on meeting the holistic communication, learning and developmental needs of your pupils rather than delivering a single curriculum subject.

You will work closely with the SENCO, speech and language therapists, occupational therapists and a wider multidisciplinary team, using a Total Communication approach, combining speech, signing, symbols and AAC devices, to ensure every pupil has the tools they need to access learning and thrive. Class sizes are small, allowing for a genuinely personalised and impactful teaching experience.

Key Responsibilities:

- Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to the needs of pupils with SLCN and autism across KS3 and KS4 - Implement a Total Communication approach, utilising speech, signing, symbols and AAC devices to support pupils' communication and learning - Work collaboratively with the SENCO, speech and language therapists, occupational therapists and the wider MDT to implement EHCPs and individual support plans - Use specialist SLCN and autism-friendly strategies and resources to support pupils' communication, language and learning development - Maintain a positive, safe, calm and structured classroom environment that supports the needs of all learners - Manage behaviour sensitively and effectively in line with the school's specialist behaviour policy - Assess, monitor and provide detailed feedback on pupil progress - Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils, parents, staff and the wider support team - Contribute to EHCP reviews, multidisciplinary planning meetings and whole-school development - Follow safeguarding, health and safety and school-specific policies at all times

About You:

- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent - Experience teaching pupils with SLCN, autism or complex communication needs in a specialist or mainstream setting - Knowledge of and commitment to a Total Communication approach - Familiarity with Makaton or other AAC systems is highly desirable - Strong knowledge of autism-friendly teaching strategies and communication-supportive classroom environments - Familiarity with EHCPs and experience contributing to or implementing individual support plans - Patient, empathetic and committed to a genuinely inclusive and pupil-centred approach - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team - Adaptable and creative, with the ability to differentiate teaching for a wide range of complex needs - Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil well being - Experience in specialist SEN settings is desirable but applications from mainstream teachers with relevant SEN experience are warmly welcomed

Who are Aspire People?

Aspire People is the UK's fastest growing education recruitment agency, specialising in providing teaching and support staff to schools across England. We work closely with primary, secondary, and SEN schools across west and south west London to match them with qualified professionals, including teachers, teaching assistants, and administrative staff. We are fully committed to safeguarding and have built a strong reputation for reliability, expertise, and a people-first approach in the education sector.

Why join Aspire People?

- Dedicated consultant who will support you every step of the way - The opportunity to join an Outstanding specialist SLCN secondary school in Richmond with small class sizes and a truly collaborative multidisciplinary team - A long-term ongoing role offering stability, professional development and the chance to make a meaningful and lasting impact - Work alongside speech and language therapists, occupational therapists and specialist support staff as part of a genuinely integrated MDT - Contracts to suit you! We specialise in permanent, long-term, short-term, and day-to-day roles - Competitive pay (£200-£265 per day) with multiple payment options - Refer a friend scheme which can earn £100-£250 per person - Access to free CPD and training opportunities

Next Steps:

Get in touch with Kane directly with an up-to-date CV:

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Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks