SEND English Teacher - Milton Keynes

Full-Time | Competitive Salary / Daily Rates | Specialist SEND School

Tradewind Recruitment is currently seeking a passionate and dedicated SEND English Teacher to join a specialist school in Milton Keynes. The school supports young people aged 7-19 with a range of additional needs, including Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH), Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD).

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic English Teacher who is passionate about making learning accessible and helping young people develop the communication and literacy skills they need both inside and outside the classroom.

You will be joining a specialist setting where lessons are adapted to individual abilities, with a strong emphasis on building confidence, encouraging independence and celebrating every achievement.

The Role

As a SEND English Teacher, you will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging, differentiated English lessons to pupils with a range of additional learning needs.

You will support pupils to develop their reading, writing, comprehension and communication skills, adapting your approach to ensure lessons are accessible, engaging and relevant to their individual learning journeys.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and delivering engaging English lessons tailored to individual learning needs.

• Developing pupils' reading, writing, spelling, punctuation and grammar skills.

• Supporting comprehension, vocabulary development and communication.

• Adapting resources and teaching strategies for pupils with SEMH, ASC and SLD.

• Incorporating functional English, including reading instructions, writing for different purposes and everyday communication.

• Creating a positive, structured and inclusive classroom environment.

• Encouraging pupils to develop confidence, independence and a positive attitude towards learning.

• Monitoring progress and working towards individual learning targets.

• Working collaboratively with Teaching Assistants and the wider school team.

The Ideal Candidate

We are keen to hear from teachers who:

• Hold QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.

• Have experience teaching English, ideally at secondary level.

• Have a genuine passion for supporting young people with SEND.

• Can differentiate lessons to accommodate a range of abilities and learning styles.

• Are confident adapting teaching approaches to support communication and literacy development.

• Are patient, creative, resilient and confident managing classroom behaviour.

• Are committed to supporting both academic progress and personal development.

Experience within specialist SEND, SEMH, ASC or alternative provision would be advantageous. Mainstream English Teachers looking to transition into specialist education are also encouraged to apply.

What We Offer Through Tradewind Recruitment

• Competitive rates of pay, dependent on experience and role.

• Opportunities within a specialist SEND setting.

• Potential for longer-term and ongoing placements.

• Ongoing support from your dedicated Tradewind consultant.

• Access to free CPD and training through our National College partnership.

• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to young people's education and future opportunities.

Apply Today!

If you are an enthusiastic English Teacher looking for a rewarding opportunity within specialist SEND education, we would love to hear from you!

Contact Alana at Tradewind Recruitment Northampton today to find out more and arrange a confidential discussion.

Tradewind Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates will be subject to relevant safeguarding and compliance checks.