Job Description

Primary SEN Teacher - Shirebrook

Tradewind Recruitment | £160-£232 per day

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a Primary SEN Teacher to work within a specialist setting in Shirebrook, part of a well-established Multi-Academy Trust (MAT).

This role would suit a confident, resilient teacher who is comfortable working with pupils with high behavioural needs and understands the demands of a specialist SEN environment.

The Role

  • Deliver engaging, differentiated lessons within a primary SEN classroom.

  • Support pupils with complex needs and challenging behaviours.

  • Manage behaviour effectively, maintaining clear boundaries and consistent routines.

  • Adapt teaching approaches to meet individual learning needs.

  • Work alongside a team of Teaching Assistants providing support throughout the classroom.

  • Promote pupils' engagement, development and independence.

Please note: This is a demanding role. The class has high behavioural needs, so the successful candidate must be confident managing challenging situations, maintaining a calm approach and adapting to an unpredictable classroom environment. TA support is available, but previous experience in SEN or a similarly challenging setting is highly desirable.

Pay Rate - £160-£232 per day

The daily rate will depend on your teaching experience, qualifications and the school's available budget.

Candidates at the higher end of the pay scale will ideally have:

  • Extensive experience teaching within SEN or specialist provisions.

  • A strong track record of managing high behavioural needs.

  • Confidence adapting lessons for pupils with a range of additional needs.

  • Availability to commit to the role on a full-time basis.

The Ideal Candidate

  • Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

  • Has experience teaching at primary level.

  • Has experience supporting pupils with SEN and challenging behaviour.

  • Is resilient, adaptable and confident managing a demanding classroom.

  • Can build positive relationships with pupils and staff.

  • Is committed to providing consistent, high-quality education for pupils with additional needs.

How to Apply

Interested? Send your most up-to-date CV to Oliver Blyth at oliver.blyth@twrecruitment.com.

Tradewind Recruitment looks forward to hearing from experienced teachers who are ready to make a genuine difference in a specialist SEN setting