SEN Teacher. Job in Canterbury Education & Training Jobs

Tradewind Recruitment; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a fully qualified SEN Teacher for a secondary pathway position in Canterbury. This long-term maternity cover role requires substantial experience with complex needs students and a commitment to inclusive education. Candidates must hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and be available Monday to Thursday. The role involves high-quality teaching, collaborating with support teams, and attending meetings. It offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in students' lives.

Benefits

Full PPA time

Paid DBS fee after 20 days of work

Qualifications

• Must have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Experience in SEN teaching required.
• Ability to adapt the curriculum for diverse needs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, differentiated teaching.
• Work closely with a dedicated support team.
• Attend after-school meetings and report writing.

Skills

Strong SEN teaching experience

Ability to build positive relationships

Commitment to safeguarding

Creative, multi-sensory teaching

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

SEN Teacher - Secondary Pathway (Maternity Cover)
Location: Canterbury
Start: ASAP - March 2026
Days/Hours: Monday-Thursday, 08:30-15:30
Contract: Long-term maternity cover
Recruiting Agency: Tradewind Recruitment

Tradewind are seeking a fully qualified, experienced SEN Teacher (QTS essential) to join one of our SEN Schools in Canterbury. The school supports children and young people with a wide range of complex needs, including ASD, communication needs, sensory needs.

This role is based within the Secondary Pathway, working with KS3-KS4 learners, and requires a teacher who is confident adapting the curriculum, personalising learning and using creative, multi-sensory approaches to engage students.

Role Includes

• Full PPA time
• Report writing
• Attending after-school meetings, including parents' meetings where required
• Working closely with a dedicated support team
• Delivering high-quality, differentiated teaching to meet a range of complex needs

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) - essential
• Strong SEN teaching experience, ideally within a specialist or alternative provision setting
• Ability to build positive relationships and deliver tailored learning
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive education
• Available Monday to Thursday (or 3 of these days could be considered)
• Holds UK right to work
• Hold an enhanced child-only DBS on the update service, or be willing to get a new one. The cost of a new DBS costs 62 and we will pay you this fee back once you complete 20 days of work for us

If you are an enthusiastic, resilient and compassionate SEN Teacher looking to make a real difference, Tradewind would love to hear from you.