SEN Teacher. Job in Rochester Education & Training Jobs

Tradewind Recruitment; Rochester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated recruitment agency is seeking an SEN Teacher to join an SEN School in Rochester for a full-time maternity contract starting in January 2026 until the end of July 2026. The role involves planning and delivering a bespoke SEN curriculum to primary pupils with special educational needs. Candidates must hold QTS and have relevant teaching experience. This position provides an excellent opportunity to make a difference in children's lives.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

Access to CPD courses

Dedicated Consultant support

Qualifications

• Hold QTS in the UK.
• Experience teaching the UK Primary Curriculum with an interest in SEN.
• Hold an enhanced DBS.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver a bespoke SEN curriculum.
• Ensure cohort is supported and challenged with the work set.
• Liaise with Parents/Guardians regarding student progress.

Skills

Experience as an SEN Teacher

Knowledge of pre-curriculum levels

Ability to manage classroom behavior

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

SEN Teacher - Rochester

Full-Time - MPS-UPS - January 2026 start - Temp till end of July 2026

Tradewind are recruiting for an SEN Teacher to work within an SEN School in Rochester to start in January 2026. This will be on a full-time basis and will be a maternity contract till the end of July 2026. There is a possibility this could be extended. Interviews will also commence at the earliest availability. This position is open to both ECTs and Experienced Teachers alike.

The school is an SEN School on the outskirts of Rochester, catering to pupils aged 4-11 with Autism. All pupils have Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and are supported in a nurturing environment, with the children's needs at the centre of the school's ethos. It has a very palpable feeling of warmth permeating through it and is the perfect place for someone who wants to make a difference to children's lives.

The Role

• Planning and delivering a bespoke SEN curriculum to Primary aged pupils with SEN within a Year 1 class.
• Responsibility for ensuring your cohort is supported and challenged appropriately with the work set.
• Managing behaviour within the classroom effectively
• Liaising with Parents/Guardians on the progress and/or potential development areas of students

Requirements

• Hold QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) in the UK
• Experience as an SEN Teacher, or likewise experience teaching the UK Primary Curriculum with an interest in SEN.
• Knowledge of pre-curriculum levels
• Hold an enhanced DBS (DBS on the update service is highly desirable)
• Have right to work in the UK

Benefits of working with Tradewind Recruitment

• We offer highly competitive and fair rates of pay, paying to scale for all long-term/perm responsibilities.
• A specialised, highly experienced, and dedicated Consultant to be your main point of contact. We have over 30 years combined experience in the Education Recruitment space so you would be well looked after!
• An independent and experienced Compliance team to ensure you can continue working.
• Tradewind works with the National College and can offer over 2500 accredited courses that you would have access to, so you will be able to complete CPD at your own convenience.

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