Job Description

SEN Teacher

Northampton | Supply, Long-Term, Temp-to-Perm & Permanent Opportunities

Salary: Competitive daily rates and salaries, dependent on experience

Recruitment Partner: Tradewind Recruitment

Are you a passionate and dedicated SEN Teacher looking for your next opportunity in Northampton?

Tradewind Recruitment is working with a range of specialist schools, alternative provisions and mainstream schools with SEND units across Northampton, offering a variety of exciting opportunities to suit your career goals. Whether you're looking for the flexibility of supply teaching, a long-term placement, a temp-to-perm role or a permanent position, we'd love to hear from you.

We are seeking enthusiastic teachers who are committed to helping children and young people with additional needs achieve their full potential. You'll be working with students with a range of needs including Autism (ASC), ADHD, Moderate and Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD/SLD), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, speech and language difficulties, and other complex learning needs.

The Role

As an SEN Teacher, you will:

  • Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to individual learning needs.
  • Create a safe, inclusive and nurturing classroom environment.
  • Support students' academic, emotional and social development.
  • Work collaboratively with Teaching Assistants, therapists, SENCOs and parents.
  • Monitor progress and adapt teaching strategies to maximise outcomes.
  • Promote positive behaviour and celebrate every achievement.

We're Looking For

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
  • Experience working with children or young people with Special Educational Needs is desirable, although teachers looking to transition from mainstream education are encouraged to apply.
  • Excellent classroom management skills.
  • A patient, resilient and compassionate approach.
  • A genuine passion for making a positive difference to young people's lives.

Why Work Through Tradewind Recruitment?

At Tradewind Recruitment, we pride ourselves on matching talented educators with schools where they can thrive. We offer:

  • Flexible supply work to fit around your lifestyle.
  • Long-term assignments with the potential to become permanent.
  • Permanent vacancies with specialist schools across Northampton.
  • Competitive rates of pay.
  • Free access to over 2,500 CPD courses through The National College.
  • Dedicated support from an experienced education consultant throughout your journey.
  • Opportunities to gain experience across a variety of specialist settings and age groups.

Whether you're an experienced SEN Teacher or a mainstream teacher looking to begin a rewarding career in special education, we'll work with you to find the right role.

Apply today through Tradewind Recruitment and let us help you find your next SEN teaching opportunity in Northampton.