SEN Secondary Teacher in Bedford)

Academics; Bedford; On-site; GBP 25,830 - 38,745; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term opportunity

Competitive daily rates

Dedicated SEN consultant

Specialist education opportunities in/

Free safeguarding and CPD training

Job summary

Academics in Bedford is seeking an experienced SEN Secondary Teacher to join a well-established specialist school this September. This full-time, long-term role offers small class sizes and the chance to make a lasting impact with pupils who have SLD, MLD and SLCN.

You will deliver differentiated lessons, collaborate with teaching assistants and therapists, and build strong relationships with pupils, parents and professionals to ensure the best outcomes.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Experience working with pupils with SEN, in specialist or mainstream settings.
• Excellent behaviour management and communication skills.
• Patient, resilient and adaptable approach.
• Genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and differentiated lessons tailored to individual learning needs.
• Create a positive, structured and nurturing classroom environment.
• Support pupils to achieve academically and personally.
• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, therapists and the wider leadership team.
• Develop strong relationships with pupils, parents and professionals to ensure the best outcomes.

Skills

SEN experience

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

Location: Bedford

Position: SEN Secondary Teacher

Start Date: September 2026

Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term

Pay: Competitive daily rate dependent on experience

Are you an experienced SEN Secondary Teacher looking for a rewarding opportunity in Bedford this September?

Academics is recruiting an enthusiastic and compassionate SEN Secondary Teacher to join a well-established specialist school in Bedford. This long-term opportunity is ideal for a teacher who is passionate about supporting young people with additional needs and making a lasting impact in a specialist education setting.

The school supports secondary-aged pupils with a range of additional needs, including Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN), and pupils who may display traits of challenging behaviour. Class sizes are small, allowing staff to provide personalised learning and meaningful support to every learner.

The Role

• Deliver engaging and differentiated lessons tailored to individual learning needs.
• Create a positive, structured and nurturing classroom environment.
• Support pupils to achieve both academically and personally.
• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, therapists and the wider leadership team.
• Develop strong relationships with pupils, parents and professionals to ensure the best outcomes.

The Ideal Candidate

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Experience working with pupils with SEN, either in specialist or mainstream settings.
• Excellent behaviour management and communication skills.
• A patient, resilient and adaptable approach.
• A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.

What Academics Offers

• Long-term opportunity with the potential for a permanent position.
• Competitive daily rates.
• Dedicated SEN consultant supporting you throughout your placement.
• Access to a wide range of specialist education opportunities across Bedford.
• Free safeguarding and CPD training.