Special Needs Cover Teacher

Are you an experienced SEND Teacher seeking flexible working opportunities across diverse specialist settings? Or are you a qualified teacher ready to gain valuable experience in SEND education while maintaining work-life balance? Tradewind Recruitment are currently seeking dedicated Special Needs Cover Teachers to work across various special schools and specialist settings throughout North London. These specialist provisions support students with diverse needs including autism, learning disabilities, physical disabilities and communication difficulties who deserve expert educational guidance to unlock their capabilities. We have day-to-day, short-term and long-term cover positions available with excellent daily rates.

As a Special Needs Cover Teacher you will be responsible for:

• Delivering pre-planned lessons and curriculum content adapted to meet the unique needs of students with SEND
• Teaching small classes and providing impactful one-to-one support to maximise individual progress
• Implementing creative multisensory teaching approaches that celebrate individual abilities
• Following established Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and individual learning programmes
• Creating inclusive classroom environments that foster independence and positive learning experiences
• Working collaboratively with teaching assistants and support staff to maintain consistency
• Following established behaviour support strategies and classroom routines
• Maintaining accurate records and providing feedback to permanent staff on student progress

To excel in this role you will need:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with demonstrable experience teaching students with SEND in specialist or mainstream settings
• Strong understanding of differentiation techniques, sensory integration, and evidence-based SEND teaching practices
• Excellent classroom management skills and ability to remain patient, flexible, and responsive to diverse learning needs
• Adaptability to work across different school settings and age groups
• Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (where applicable) and strong professional references
• Comprehensive employment history covering the previous 10 years where possible
• Right to work in the UK

Daily rate: £160 - £200

Tradewind offers highly competitive daily rates with clear progression pathways, comprehensive CPD training programs, generous referral bonuses, and regular professional networking events.

Click 'Apply now' or contact Stuart Lovelock on 0207 845 5450 (Option 4) for detailed information.