Recruiting on behalf of TeacherActive
Location: South East London
Role: Sensory Room Leader
Contract: Full-time, Long-term
Start Date: September
Are you passionate about SEND and creating calm, engaging spaces where children can thrive?
TeacherActive is working with a welcoming primary school in South East London who are looking for a confident and enthusiastic Sensory Room Leader to take ownership of their sensory provision.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who understands the importance of sensory regulation and can create a safe, supportive and engaging environment for children with a range of additional needs.
The Role
As Sensory Room Leader, you will:
Lead and manage the school's sensory room
Support pupils with a range of SEND needs
Plan and deliver engaging sensory activities
Help children regulate their emotions and sensory needs
Create individualised sensory strategies based on pupils' needs
Work closely with teachers, SENCOs and support staff
Monitor pupils' progress and communicate effectively with the wider team
Ensure the sensory room is safe, organised and well resourced
Promote independence, confidence and positive engagement
We're Looking For Someone Who:
Has experience working with children with SEND
Has previous experience within a sensory room or similar specialist provision
Understands sensory regulation and different sensory needs
Is confident managing challenging situations
Is patient, calm, nurturing and resilient
Can build strong relationships with children
Is proactive and confident taking ownership of a provision
Is passionate about helping children reach their full potential
Experience working with pupils with autism, ADHD, complex needs or SEMH would be highly desirable.
Why TeacherActive?
You'll be supported by a dedicated consultant throughout your placement, with access to a range of opportunities across South East London.
If you're an experienced SEND professional looking for a role where you can make a real difference every single day, we'd love to hear from you!
Contact Abbie:
(phone number removed)
About TeacherActive
TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.
Equal Opportunities Statement
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.
Safeguarding and DBS Compliance
Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.
Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment
Salary description
£120.00 - £180.00 per day