Job Description

SEN Class Teacher - Maternity Cover

Location: Whitechapel, Tower Hamlets, East London
Salary: Inner London MPS 1-6: £41,729-£54,131 per annum, plus SEN allowance, depending on experience
Start Date: January 2027, with a paid handover period in December 2026
Requirement: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential

Make a real difference as an SEN Class Teacher

SANZA Teaching Agency is working with a welcoming and highly regarded primary school in Tower Hamlets to recruit an experienced SEN Class Teacher for a maternity cover position within its complex needs provision.

This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate, committed teacher who wants to make a meaningful difference to pupils with additional needs, working in a supportive school environment where inclusion and individual development are at the heart of everything.

The Role and Support Available

  • Small Class Size: Take responsibility for a class of 10 pupils with complex needs, delivering engaging, personalised learning experiences tailored to their individual abilities and developmental goals.

  • Experienced Teaching Assistants: Work alongside a team of four skilled and knowledgeable TAs who understand the pupils' needs and provide consistent classroom support.

  • Supportive Leadership: Benefit from close guidance from an approachable and hands-on SENDCO, with a paid handover period in December to help you build relationships with pupils and staff before taking over in January.

  • Inclusive Teaching: Adapt learning opportunities to meet a range of complex needs, promoting communication, independence, engagement and progress.

About the School

The school offers a warm, inclusive and community-focused environment where staff are valued and supported. Its distinctive setting combines the character of a beautiful historic building with modern facilities designed to enhance teaching and learning.

With a curriculum centred on identity, belonging and creativity, the school aims to ensure every pupil feels valued, develops confidence and has opportunities to thrive.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a teacher who can bring enthusiasm, experience and a genuine commitment to special educational needs.

You will ideally have:

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

  • Proven experience teaching pupils with complex needs within a specialist or mainstream SEN setting.

  • The ability to plan and deliver engaging, differentiated learning that reflects individual needs and abilities.

  • Strong communication, organisational and classroom leadership skills.

  • Experience leading, directing and working collaboratively with a team of Teaching Assistants.

  • A positive, proactive approach to inclusive education and pupil development.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced SEN Teacher looking for a rewarding maternity cover position in a supportive East London primary school, we would love to hear from you.

For further information or to apply, contact Stephanie Watson at SANZA Teaching Agency:

Telephone: 020 7845 6240

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