Location
Bedford
Industry sector
Education
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
03/09/2026
Posted date
27/04/2026
Closing date
18/05/2026
SEN Class Teacher - Specialist SEMH School - Education and Training
We are looking for a dedicated and resilient SEN Class Teacher to join a specialist Specialist school in Bedford. This is a rewarding opportunity to support pupils who thrive in a structured, nurturing, and highly supportive educational environment.
Location: Bedford
Sector: Education and Training
Salary: £30,000 - £46,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Contract: Full-Time | Permanent
Start Date: September
What the School Offers - education and training
* Competitive salary aligned with experience
* Small class sizes and strong staff-to-pupil ratios
* A highly supportive and experienced SEN team
* A strong focus on staff wellbeing and work-life balance
* Ongoing CPD in SEMH, trauma-informed, and nurture-based practice
* A genuinely rewarding role where you can make a lasting impact
The Role - Bedford
In this role, you will:
* Deliver engaging, nurture-based lessons to small groups and on a 1:1 basis
* Support pupils with SEMH needs, focusing on emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies
* Apply trauma-informed and attachment-aware approaches consistently
* Plan and deliver personalised learning programmes aligned with EHCP outcomes
* Work collaboratively with SENCOs, pastoral teams, therapists, and external professionals
* Create a calm, safe, and inclusive classroom environment
This SEN Class Teacher offers the chance to build meaningful relationships, helping pupils develop confidence, self-regulation skills, and a positive connection to learning.
We are seeking SEN Class Teacher who:
* Holds QTS or QTLS (desirable), or has strong experience within an SEN/SEMH setting
* Has experience supporting pupils with SEMH, trauma, or behavioural needs
* Demonstrates resilience, patience, and consistency
* Builds positive, restorative relationships with pupils
* Can reliably commute to Bedford
* Is committed to inclusive education and pupil wellbeing
* Is motivated to continue their professional development
If you are an SEN Class Teacher looking for a purposeful role in a specialist setting, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today and be part of this Bedford Specialist school where relationships, nurture, and wellbeing come first.