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SEN Teacher - Full-Time in Ashford

Employer: Tradewind Recruitment Contract: Full-Time Start Date: September 2025 (or earlier for the right candidate) Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience (MPS/UPS)

Are you a passionate and resilient educator who believes every child deserves a second chance at success? Tradewind Recruitment is currently working with various SEN schools in the Ashford area that are looking for a experienced SEN Teachers to support learners from Reception through to Key Stage 4.

The schools support children who have faced complex challenges in mainstream education and need a therapeutic, structured environment to re-engage with learning. Many of the pupils have Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), and/or ADHD. Some are also looked-after children (LAC) with backgrounds of trauma.

What You'll Do:

Lead teaching and learning for a small class of pupils with EHCPs, tailoring lessons to suit diverse needs

Adapt content and teaching style to meet each child's developmental and emotional profile

Create a safe and trusting classroom environment where positive relationships can thrive

Work alongside skilled support staff and therapeutic specialists to remove barriers to learning

Play a key role in developing pupils' social skills, communication and resilience as well as academic progress

The Ideal Candidate Will:

Be a qualified teacher (QTS/QTLS) with experience in SEN or alternative provisions

Have strong understanding of SEMH, ASD, ADHD and the impact of trauma on behaviour and learning

Bring patience, creativity and structure to their teaching approach

Be committed to building lasting, supportive relationships with pupils and their families

Be confident managing challenging behaviours while maintaining a calm, therapeutic approach

Have a valid Enhanced Child-only DBS (on the update service), or willingness to apply for one.

Eligibility to work in the UK.

Why Join Tradewind?

Competitive daily rates and long-term opportunities with real impact.

Personalised support from your own dedicated consultant.

Streamlined compliance and fast-track registration process.

Unlimited access to 2,500+ CPD courses via the National College, giving you control over your professional growth.

Apply now!

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