Unqualified English Teacher | Southwark | September

Are you an English graduate or aspiring teacher looking to begin your teaching career within a specialist SEN setting? This Unqualified English Teacher opportunity in Southwark offers the chance to develop your classroom practice while supporting pupils with Autism (ASD), ADHD and a range of additional learning needs.

This Unqualified English Teacher role is based within a specialist education setting that provides personalised support for pupils who benefit from a tailored approach to learning. The successful Unqualified English Teacher will deliver engaging English lessons while adapting teaching methods to support different communication styles, learning profiles and individual pupil needs.

Working closely with experienced SEN teachers, support staff and pastoral teams, the Unqualified English Teacher will help pupils develop confidence in reading, writing, communication and self-expression. This role is ideal for an English graduate looking to gain meaningful classroom experience before progressing towards QTS or building a long-term career within SEND education.

Unqualified English Teacher | September 2026

Southwark | Contract | £500–£600 per week

What the school can offer an Unqualified English Teacher:

• Experience teaching pupils with Autism (ASD), ADHD and additional learning needs
• Specialist SEN training and professional development
• Small class sizes allowing for personalised teaching approaches
• Support from experienced SEN teachers and dedicated support staff
• Opportunity to develop adaptive teaching and behaviour support strategies
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary team alongside wider professionals
• A nurturing environment focused on pupil confidence, communication and independence
• A strong foundation for teacher training or a future SEND teaching career

The successful Unqualified English Teacher will:

• Hold a BA degree, ideally in English, English Literature or a related subject
• Have strong subject knowledge and confidence supporting pupils academically
• Be patient, adaptable and committed to inclusive education
• Support pupils with developing literacy, communication and confidence
• Build positive relationships with pupils with additional needs
• Have ambitions to progress within teaching or SEND education

If you are an English graduate looking for an Unqualified English Teacher role where you can develop your teaching skills while making a real difference to pupils with ASD, ADHD and additional needs, this is an excellent Southwark opportunity from September 2026.

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