SEN Class Teacher

Academics Ltd; Kempston Hardwick; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational organization is seeking a dedicated SEN Class Teacher in Kempston. This full-time and permanent role focuses on supporting young people with special educational needs (SEND) and requires excellent communication and organizational skills. The ideal candidate will create engaging and personalized learning opportunities for students aged 2-19 with complex learning difficulties. Starting Spring Term 2026, this position offers a commitment to staff wellbeing, professional development, and an inspiring working environment.

Benefits

Commitment to staff wellbeing

Professional development opportunities

Supportive staff team

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people with severe and complex learning difficulties is preferred.
• Commitment to staff wellbeing and professional development.
• Ability to create personalized learning experiences.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people with SEND.
• Plan and teach engaging lessons.
• Participate in staff development and induction.

Skills

Passionate about securing outcomes for children with SEND

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Ability to create engaging learning

Reflective practice

Job description

SEN Class Teacher - Kempston (MPS + SEN Allowance)

Full-Time | Permanent

Salary: £31,650 - £43,607 + SEN Allowance (£2,679)

Start: Immediate

Sector: Education Sector

We are seeking a SEN Class Teacher to join a dedicated team in Kempston, working within the education and training sector to support children and young people with SEND.

We are looking to recruit a SEN Class Teacher who:

• Is passionate about securing the best outcomes for children and young people with SEND
• Is committed, enthusiastic, and self-reflective
• Possesses excellent communication and organisational skills
• Has the ability to commute to Kempston
• Creates learning that is fun, engaging, relevant, and functional
• Can offer personalised, sequential learning to ensure good or better progress for pupils

What we can offer you - SEN Class Teacher - Kempston:

• 177 incredible young people with severe and complex learning difficulties, aged 2-19
• A genuine commitment to staff wellbeing
• A specialist, determined, committed, and friendly staff team
• A thorough induction programme and continuing professional development (for both experienced teachers and ECTs), responsive to individual needs, interests, and aspirations
• A well-resourced and inspiring learning environment
• New challenges every day - balanced with lots of joy!

We welcome applications from teachers with experience of working with children and young people with profound and multiple learning difficulties in the education and training opportunity, although this is not essential.

This SEN Class Teacher role is a permanent, full-time position based in Kempston, starting Spring Term 2026. If you would like to learn more about this education and training opportunity, please contact us for an informal conversation. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged.

As part of the interview process, candidates will be asked to plan and teach a lesson. Full details of the task will be provided to shortlisted applicants ahead of the interview date.