SEN Teacher

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Bedford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. is assisting a five-form-entry primary school in Bedford in recruiting a Year 1 Teacher for an immediate start. The role focuses on pupils with SEND and behavioural needs, delivering differentiated lessons and building positive relationships to support learning and development.

You will join a supportive team, with opportunities for professional growth and progression within the school and across Tradewind’s network.

Qualifications

• QTS and school-based teaching experience.
• Experience supporting children with SEND and behavioural needs.
• Patient, resilient and able to build positive relationships with pupils facing difficulties in mainstream education.
• Flexible teaching approach and commitment to inclusive education.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons.
• Support pupils with SEND and behavioural needs in a specialist setting.
• Manage challenging behaviour with clear expectations and positive strategies.
• Create a safe, structured, nurturing classroom environment.
• Adapt teaching methods to different abilities and learning styles.
• Build trusting relationships to encourage participation and progress.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support pupils’ development.

Skills

QTS

Classroom management

Behaviour support

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Tools

Behaviour management strategies

Job description

Year 1 Teacher | Bedford | Immediate Start

Are you a passionate Year 1 Teacher looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of pupils with additional needs? Tradewind Recruitment is working in partnership with a five-form-entry primary school in Bedford to recruit a dedicated and resilient Year 1 Teacher, with an immediate start available. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified teacher with experience supporting children with SEND and behavioural needs. You will work with pupils who may face barriers to mainstream education, helping them rebuild confidence, develop positive relationships and engage meaningfully with their learning.

The Role: Year 1 Teacher

• Planning and delivering engaging, differentiated lessons that meet pupils’ individual learning needs.
• Supporting children with special educational needs and behavioural challenges in a specialist educational setting.
• Managing challenging behaviour through clear expectations, consistent boundaries and positive behaviour strategies.
• Creating a safe, structured and nurturing classroom environment where every pupil feels supported.
• Adapting teaching methods and resources to accommodate different abilities, learning styles and needs.
• Building trusting relationships with pupils to encourage participation, confidence and progress.
• Working closely with colleagues and the wider school team to support pupils’ educational and personal development.

What We're Looking For

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Previous school-based teaching experience.
• Essential experience supporting children with SEND and behavioural needs.
• Patience, resilience and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils who may have experienced difficulties in mainstream education.
• A flexible teaching approach and a commitment to inclusive education.
• Strong teamwork, communication and classroom management skills.

Why Work with Tradewind Recruitment?

• Competitive daily rates of pay.
• Free access to over 2,500 CPD courses through The National College.
• A dedicated recruitment consultant providing ongoing support throughout your placement.
• Opportunities to progress into long-term and permanent teaching positions.