SEN Teachers

Location: Haringey, Islington, Hackney and Waltham Forest
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Ongoing | Short- and Long-Term Cover
Phases: Key Stage 1 to Key Stage 4
Working Pattern: Flexible working options available, including daily cover and short- or long-term assignments, subject to school requirements.

Here at Tradewind, we are a trusted SEN Education Recruitment Agency working with SEN schools and provisions across London. We focus on building strong relationships with both our candidates and partner schools, ensuring rewarding employment opportunities and positive learning environments for pupils.

We welcome applications from teachers looking for flexible working arrangements, including candidates seeking daily cover, short-term assignments or longer-term placements. We will discuss your preferred working pattern, availability and the options available within suitable schools during the recruitment process.

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in the UK or equivalent

• Experience teaching across KS1 to KS3

• Previous experience teaching pupils with SEN

• Strong behaviour management skills

• Adaptability and confidence to step into different classrooms and school settings

• A positive, proactive and professional attitude

Why Join Us?

• Competitive daily rates

• Flexible work to suit your availability and schedule

• Opportunities to work in a variety of school settings

• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

• Potential for short-term, long-term or permanent roles

• Opportunities for daily cover where available

The Role

We are seeking enthusiastic and adaptable Key Stage 1 to Key Stage 4 SEN Teachers to join our pool of SEN teaching staff across Haringey, Islington, Hackney and Waltham Forest.

You will deliver lessons, support pupil progress and contribute to a positive classroom environment while covering short- and long-term roles.

We also offer daily cover opportunities within our SEN schools, providing flexibility for teachers who wish to work around their existing commitments or availability.

Available working arrangements will depend on the requirements of each school and role. We are happy to discuss your preferred working pattern and availability during the recruitment process.

What We Offer

• Competitive and reflective pay rates

• Flexible work to suit your availability

• Daily, short-term and long-term roles

• Opportunities across a range of SEN school settings

• 1:1 support and a dedicated consultant

• Opportunities to discuss flexible working arrangements where these can be accommodated within the requirements of the role and school

Flexible working requests are considered in accordance with current UK flexible working legislation. Employees have the statutory right to request flexible working from their first day of employment. Any agreed working arrangement will be subject to the requirements of the role and the needs of the school.

How To Apply

Please send your CV to james.cooney@twrecruitment.com or call 0207 845 5450 (Option 4) for more information.

We look forward to hearing from you.