SEN Teacher – Transformational Specialist, Islington’s Leading School

Step into a pivotal SEN Teacher role with the chance to create meaningful change for neurodiverse learners in Islington’s most dynamic and nurturing school community. If you are passionate about unlocking every child’s full potential, driven by innovation, and ready to make your mark as a top-tier educator, this opportunity is tailored for you. We’re looking for a talented SEN Teacher who thrives on challenge, inspires resilience, and delivers exceptional classroom practice—one who is eager to empower pupils, families, and colleagues alike.

Experience professional growth in an award-winning setting celebrated for its inclusive ethos, state-of-the-art provision, and ground-breaking CPD. As a SEN Teacher here, you’ll join a vibrant team dedicated to best-in-class pedagogy, high expectations, and measurable impact—gaining unrivalled expertise in trauma-informed practice, specialist interventions, and holistic support. This post will supercharge your career and develop your leadership potential, in a culture defined by collaborative excellence and relentless optimism.

Key Highlights:

• SEN Teacher – shaping bespoke learning journeys every day
• Salary up to £50,000 DOE Per Year
• Based in vibrant Islington, North London
• Ofsted rated ‘Good to Outstanding’: progressive, supportive, high-achieving
• Extensive CPD: SEND, ELSA, behaviour mastery, leadership tracks
• Suited to QTS-qualified ECTs or experienced SEN Teachers seeking real impact
• Exceptional SEND/SEMH resources and inclusive, purpose-built classrooms
• Bespoke coaching and fast-tracked progression routes

What You'll Be Doing:

• Leading daily, highly personalised teaching for children with mild to complex SEN
• Planning, delivering, and evaluating ambitious EHCP-led lessons and interventions
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams—including therapists, psychologists, and parents
• Crafting innovative strategies to maximise every student’s wellbeing and learning
• Tracking progress rigorously, enabling progress for even the most complex profiles
• Shaping policy and championing inclusion across the whole school community

Ideal "SEN Teacher" for this Islington School:

• UK-trained, with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Good or Outstanding references from recent SEN or mainstream settings
• ECTs welcomed if passionate and impact-driven
• Proven track record in delivering outstanding SEN provision and achieving progress
• Expertise in Makaton, PECS, AAC or similar is highly advantageous
• Unmatched empathy, creativity, and relentless drive to improve outcomes

Why Join This Islington School?:

• Thriving, innovative hub for SEND research and practice
• Expert mentorship and inspiring leadership team
• Warm, joyful community where staff and students flourish
• Outstanding behaviour frameworks and positive, trauma-informed culture
• Regular, fully funded career development and wellbeing initiatives
• Diverse, inclusive environment reflecting the best of urban London learning

Step up as a SEN Teacher and accelerate your career in Islington’s most ambitious school. Be at the heart of extraordinary pupil progress, challenge yourself, and become part of a collaborative team dedicated to lasting, meaningful impact. Interview slots are limited—apply now to unleash your full teaching potential.

How to Apply

Interviews are already underway for this exceptional SEN Teacher role in Islington. Don’t risk missing out—secure your chance to make a real impact by sending your application immediately. The team is reviewing strong candidates as soon as they apply, so act now to be considered without delay.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving North London school from ASAP.

Interviews are taking place right now – apply today!