SEN Practitioner

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Bedford; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates of pay

Access to 2,500+ CPD courses

Dedicated consultant support

Weekly PAYE pay with no umbrella

Opportunities for long-term and perman

Tradewind support

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is working with a Bedford primary school to recruit a dedicated SEND Practitioner to support pupils with additional needs in a mainstream setting. The role involves mornings with Year 3 and afternoons with Year 5, helping pupils access learning, build confidence and reach their full potential.

The position is full-time in a supportive, inclusive environment with opportunities for long‑term and permanent roles through Tradewind.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with additional needs.
• Patience and adaptability.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Commitment to helping every child succeed.
• DBS on Update Service or willingness to apply for one.

Responsibilities

• Providing tailored support to pupils with SEND in the classroom.
• Helping children engage with learning and achieve their individual targets.
• Working alongside teachers and the SENCO to deliver effective support.
• Encouraging positive behaviour, independence and social development.
• Creating a calm, inclusive environment where every child can thrive.

Skills

Experience with SEND

Patience and adaptability

Relationship building

Passion for helping children succeed

Education

Enhanced DBS on Update Service

Job description

SEND Practitioner - Bedford | September Start

Every child deserves someone who believes in them. Could that be you?

Tradewind Recruitment is working with a school in Bedford to recruit a dedicated and compassionate SEND Practitioner to support pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in a mainstream primary school setting, on a full-time basis.

The role involves supporting pupils in Year 3 in the mornings and Year 5 in the afternoons, helping them access learning, build confidence and reach their full potential.

What you'll be doing:

• Providing tailored support to pupils with SEND in the classroom.
• Helping children engage with learning and achieve their individual targets.
• Working alongside teachers and the SENCO to deliver effective support.
• Encouraging positive behaviour, independence and social development.
• Creating a calm, inclusive environment where every child can thrive.

We're looking for someone who:

• Has experience supporting children with additional needs.
• Is patient, caring and adaptable.
• Can build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Is passionate about helping every child succeed.
• Holds an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or is willing to apply for one.

Why join Tradewind?

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Free access to over2,500 CPD courses through The National College.
• Dedicated consultant support.
• Weekly PAYE pay with no umbrella company deductions.
• Opportunities for long‑term and permanent roles.

If you're passionate about supporting children with SEND and making a real difference in their education, we'd love to hear from you!