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