Job Description

SEN Classroom Teacher - Kettering Area
Specialist Provision | Complex Needs | Highly Rewarding Role

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Classroom Teacher to join a highly supportive specialist school in the Kettering area. This setting supports pupils with a wide range of complex needs, including cognition and learning difficulties, communication challenges, autism spectrum conditions, physical needs, and social, emotional and mental health needs.

This is an exceptional opportunity to work in an environment where creativity, patience, and a nurturing approach make a profound difference every day.

About the Role

You will be teaching in a structured, well-resourced specialist environment designed to meet the needs of pupils aged 11-18 with a range of learning profiles. Class sizes are small, and a strong team of support staff is in place to assist with personalised learning and care.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Planning and delivering highly differentiated lessons that reflect individual EHCP outcomes

  • Using creative, multisensory approaches to support communication, regulation, and engagement

  • Building positive, trusting relationships with pupils who may require additional emotional support

  • Working closely with therapists, pastoral staff, and support assistants to develop cohesive learning plans

  • Creating a calm, predictable classroom environment where pupils feel safe, valued, and confident

  • Tracking progress in a way that recognises academic, social, emotional, and independence-based achievements

Who We're Looking For

We welcome applications from teachers with experience in SEND as well as those from mainstream who have a strong interest in specialist education. The ideal candidate will be:

  • Patient, empathetic, and resilient

  • Skilled in adapting teaching for a range of abilities and communication needs

  • Confident in using behaviour-supportive, relationship-based approaches

  • Committed to holistic development, not just academic outcomes

  • A reflective practitioner who values teamwork and continuous improvement

QTS/QTLS is preferred, but teachers with equivalent qualifications and strong SEN experience are encouraged to apply.

Why Work With Tradewind Recruitment?

  • Competitive pay based on experience

  • Access to 2,500+ CPD courses, including specialist SEN training

  • A dedicated consultant who understands SEND settings

  • Long-term and permanent opportunities within a supportive school community

  • A chance to make a life-changing difference for learners with complex needs

Apply Today

If you are passionate about helping young people with diverse learning needs achieve their full potential, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to take the next step in your SEN teaching career.