Job Description

SEN Teacher - Full-Time in Ashford


Employer: Tradewind Recruitment
Contract: Full-Time
Start Date: September 2025 (or earlier for the right candidate)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience (MPS/UPS)

Are you a passionate and resilient educator who believes every child deserves a second chance at success? Tradewind Recruitment is currently working with various SEN schools in the Ashford area that are looking for a experienced SEN Teachers to support learners from Reception through to Key Stage 4.

The schools support children who have faced complex challenges in mainstream education and need a therapeutic, structured environment to re-engage with learning. Many of the pupils have Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), and/or ADHD. Some are also looked-after children (LAC) with backgrounds of trauma.

What You'll Do:

  • Lead teaching and learning for a small class of pupils with EHCPs, tailoring lessons to suit diverse needs

  • Adapt content and teaching style to meet each child's developmental and emotional profile

  • Create a safe and trusting classroom environment where positive relationships can thrive

  • Work alongside skilled support staff and therapeutic specialists to remove barriers to learning

  • Play a key role in developing pupils' social skills, communication and resilience as well as academic progress

The Ideal Candidate Will:

  • Be a qualified teacher (QTS/QTLS) with experience in SEN or alternative provisions

  • Have strong understanding of SEMH, ASD, ADHD and the impact of trauma on behaviour and learning

  • Bring patience, creativity and structure to their teaching approach

  • Be committed to building lasting, supportive relationships with pupils and their families

  • Be confident managing challenging behaviours while maintaining a calm, therapeutic approach

  • Have a valid Enhanced Child-only DBS (on the update service), or willingness to apply for one.

  • Eligibility to work in the UK.

Why Join Tradewind?

  • Competitive daily rates and long-term opportunities with real impact.

  • Personalised support from your own dedicated consultant.

  • Streamlined compliance and fast-track registration process.

  • Unlimited access to 2,500+ CPD courses via the National College, giving you control over your professional growth.

Apply now!

Errika.Nikokavuras@twrecruitment.com

01227 852 816