Job Description

SEN Teacher

Location: Northumberland
Setting: SEN Schools, Specialist Provisions, and Alternative Education Settings
Role Type: Flexible - Full-time & Part-time and permanent opportunities available
Start Date: Immediate opportunities available

Are you an SEN Teacher looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people across Northumberland? We are seeking skilled and motivated SEN Teachers to support pupils with a range of special educational needs, helping them to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

You will work with pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups, delivering tailored learning programmes designed to meet individual needs, including ASD, ADHD, SEMH, and complex learning difficulties.

The Opportunity

  • Work within SEN schools, specialist provisions, and alternative education settings

  • Deliver personalised learning programmes to individuals and small groups

  • Support academic progress, emotional wellbeing, and social development

Key Responsibilities

  • Plan and deliver differentiated lessons tailored to individual needs

  • Adapt teaching strategies to support a variety of SEN needs

  • Monitor progress and provide clear feedback linked to EHCP targets

  • Work collaboratively with support staff, SENCOs, and external professionals

  • Uphold safeguarding and child protection responsibilities at all times

What We're Looking For

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

  • Experience working with pupils with special educational needs

  • Strong understanding of inclusive and SEN-specific teaching strategies

  • Ability to manage behaviour positively and support emotional regulation

Why Join Tradewind Recruitment?

  • Local roles available: Positions available on your doorstep across the whole of Northumberland, perfect for those who rely on public transport

  • Flexible work: Choose when and where you work - perfect for maintaining a healthy work-life balance

  • Permanent opportunities: We can help you secure a permanent teaching role with schools across the North East

  • Long-term roles immediately available: Paying to scale from day one without the need to wait 12 weeks for AWR

  • Sign-on Bonus: £300 if you are currently with another agency

  • Referral Bonus: £100 for every teacher or teaching assistant you refer to us

  • Pension: Enrolled into a pension scheme

  • Free Education and Training via the National College: Monthly CPD, education and training, safeguarding courses to keep your skills sharp and up to date

  • Free Enhanced DBS registered on the update service: We will reimburse the cost of your DBS when applied for through Tradewind Recruitment

  • Guaranteed Pay Scheme: Secure your income for the 2025/26 academic year

  • Exclusive opportunities: Positions that are only available exclusively through Tradewind Recruitment

  • Weekly pay: No waiting around - paid every week

  • Simply Teaching: Positions available with no planning, marking or assessing!

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