Teaching Personnel
Job Title: SEND Class Teacher
Location: Bedford, Northamptonshire
Salary: 160-200+ per day (dependent on experience)
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
About the Role
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEND Class Teacher to join our specialist team in Bedford. This role involves teaching pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and moderate to profound learning needs, supporting them to achieve their full potential in a nurturing and structured environment.
You will lead a small class of pupils with diverse needs, delivering a personalised and engaging curriculum tailored to support communication, independence, and life skills alongside academic development.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver differentiated lessons that meet a wide range of learning needs
- Create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment
- Use a variety of communication strategies (e.g. PECS, Makaton, visual supports)
- Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, therapists, and external professionals
- Monitor, assess, and report on pupil progress using EHCP targets
- Promote positive behaviour through consistent and supportive strategies
- Build strong relationships with pupils, families, and carers
The Ideal Candidate
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
- Experience working with pupils with autism and complex learning needs (desirable but not essential)
- Strong understanding of SEND practices and inclusive teaching strategies
- Patient, resilient, and adaptable approach
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
What We Offer
- A supportive and collaborative working environment
- Ongoing professional development and SEND-specific training
- Access to specialist resources and multidisciplinary support
- Opportunities for career progression
- A rewarding role making a real difference in pupils’ lives
Safeguarding
This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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