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Role: SEN Secondary Teacher
Location: Brighton and Hove
Contract: Full-Time
Start Date: September 2026
Daily Rate: £174.71 £240.71 (dependent on experience)

Supply Desk is working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive specialist provision in Brighton and Hove, who are seeking a passionate and dedicated SEN Secondary Teacher to join their team on a full-time basis from September 2026. This is a rewarding opportunity to support secondary-aged pupils with a range of additional needs, helping them access learning, build confidence, and achieve positive outcomes within a structured and nurturing environment.

About the Role

As an SEN Secondary Teacher, you will deliver engaging and differentiated lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, adapting teaching to meet the individual needs of pupils with SEND. You will work closely with support staff, SENCOs, therapists, and wider professionals to create a safe, consistent, and inclusive learning environment where pupils can develop academically, socially, and emotionally.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality, differentiated lessons for secondary-aged pupils with SEND

• Support pupils with a range of needs, including ASC, SEMH, MLD, and communication difficulties

• Develop and adapt learning activities in line with EHCP targets and individual support plans

• Create a calm, structured, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment

• Assess, monitor, and record pupil progress effectively

• Use positive behaviour support strategies tailored to individual needs

• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, SENCOs, therapists, and external professionals

• Promote pupil independence, confidence, communication, and social development

Candidate Profile

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

• Experience teaching within a secondary school or specialist SEND provision

• Strong understanding of SEND, differentiation, and inclusive classroom practice

• Calm, patient, resilient, and adaptable approach to teaching and behaviour support

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and families

• A genuine passion for supporting young people with additional needs to achieve their potential

Requirements

• UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

• Experience working with pupils with SEND within a school or specialist provision

• Enhanced DBS certificate on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

• Two professional teaching references

• Eligibility to work in the UK

Why Register With Us?

• Competitive daily rates, paid weekly

• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

• Access to free CPD and safeguarding training

• Full-time and long-term opportunities within specialist provisions

• £100 referral bonus for recommending successful candidates (T&Cs apply)

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Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS, including a children s barred list check and, where applicable, a vulnerable adults barred list check, is required for all successful candidates.

To be considered for the role and the rates advertised, you must meet the minimum experience, training or qualifications stated and have the legal right to work in the UK. To be considered for a higher rate, in addition to meeting the minimum criteria, you must be able to demonstrate additional experience, training, and if applicable, qualifications. This role complies with AWR (2010) regulations protecting agency workers rights. Please note that this job expires after 90 days you can, however, still apply to be considered for similar roles.