Primary & Secondary SEN TeacherFull time and flexible opportunities available
Are you a qualified teacher with a passion for supporting children with additional needs? We are working in partnership with a specialist SEN provision that supports pupils across primary and secondary ages, and we are seeking a committed and adaptable Teacher (QTS essential) to join their team.This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in a setting where relationships, wellbeing, and personalised learning are at the heart of everything.
About the SchoolThis specialist setting caters for pupils with a range of complex additional needs and provides a structured, nurturing, and trauma-informed environment. The school focuses on creating a safe and consistent space where pupils can rebuild confidence, develop emotional regulation, and re-engage with education.With small class sizes and a high level of support staff, teaching is highly personalised and adapted to meet each pupil’s individual needs. The ethos centres around patience, understanding, and celebrating progress in all forms.
About the PupilsStudents within this provision may present with:* Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs* Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)* ADHD and associated behavioural challenges* Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)* Trauma backgrounds and disrupted educational experiencesPupils may display behaviours linked to anxiety, dysregulation, or attachment needs. Staff are supported to use consistent, trauma-informed approaches and positive behaviour strategies.
The RoleAs a SEN Teacher, you will:* Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to a wide range of abilities* Create a safe, structured, and inclusive classroom environment* Support pupils’ academic, social, and emotional development* Work closely with Teaching Assistants and wider multidisciplinary teams* Implement behaviour strategies and adapt teaching to meet complex needs
Opportunities Available* Full-time, long-term teaching role with potential for permanent placement* Flexible opportunities may be available for teachers seeking a better work-life balance* Supportive leadership and ongoing CPD opportunities
The Ideal Candidate* Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)* Has experience working with SEN, particularly SEMH and/or ASC* Demonstrates a calm, resilient, and adaptable teaching style* Has a strong understanding of behaviour management and trauma-informed practice* Is passionate about inclusive education and supporting vulnerable learners
Why Work With TradewindWhen you work with Tradewind Recruitment, you join a team that genuinely cares about you and your career. We pride ourselves on long-term partnerships and meaningful placements where staff feel valued and supported.* Your income matters: we will always seek to get you the highest rate of pay and will provide you with the best possible advice* Your development matters: we offer our people free access to over 2,500 CPD courses, webinars, and resources via the incredible National College* Your flexibility matters: we tailor the working week to you – daily supply, long-term contracts, and permanent positions all available, all local to you* Your wellbeing matters: we put people at the heart of everything we do and are proudly a Sunday Times Top 100 employer for 4 years running* We pride ourselves on our exceptional service to our candidates and are proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer
If you’re a dedicated teacher looking to make a real impact in a specialist setting, we’d love to hear from you.
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