Job Description

SEN Teacher

  • Location: Thanet, Kent & Surrounding Areas
  • Pay: £135 - £240 per day (depending on experience and responsibility)
  • Job Type: Full-time / Part-time / Flexible Supply
  • Start Date: Immediate and ongoing opportunities available

SEN Teacher


Inspire, Support and Change Lives

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

Tradewind Recruitment is working with a number of specialist SEN schools across Canterbury and the surrounding areas that regularly require SEN Teachers for full-time, part-time, short-term and long-term positions.

We are recruiting teachers to support pupils with a range of additional needs, including:

  • Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
  • Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)
  • Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD)
  • Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD)
  • Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
  • Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)
  • Complex medical and physical needs

Whether you have extensive SEN experience or are a mainstream teacher with a passion for inclusive education, we would love to hear from you.

The Role

As an SEN Teacher, you will:

  • Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to individual learning needs.
  • Create a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment.
  • Work closely with Teaching Assistants, therapists and multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Monitor pupil progress and contribute to EHCP targets and reviews.
  • Encourage pupils to develop academically, socially and emotionally.

We are looking for teachers who:

  • Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
  • Have experience teaching pupils with SEND or a strong interest in special education.
  • Can adapt lessons to meet a wide range of learning needs.
  • Have excellent behaviour management and communication skills.
  • Are patient, flexible and committed to helping every pupil achieve their potential.

Why work with Tradewind Recruitment?

  • Competitive daily pay rates.
  • Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities.
  • Day-to-day, short-term and long-term placements.
  • Weekly PAYE pay - no umbrella companies.
  • Free access to over 2,500 CPD courses through The National College.
  • A dedicated East Kent consultant specialising in SEN recruitment.
  • Opportunities to secure permanent teaching positions.

Whether you're an experienced SEN Teacher, a mainstream teacher looking to transition into specialist education, or an Early Career Teacher (ECT) with a passion for supporting pupils with additional needs, Tradewind Recruitment can help you find the right opportunity.

Apply today to join Tradewind Recruitment and make a lasting difference in SEN schools across Canterbury and the surrounding areas.