Launch Your Career in SEN Education and Training environment as an Early Career SEN Teacher - Specialist SEN School | Bedford

Are you an Early Career Teacher in or around Bedford with a passion for inclusive education and a desire to support pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? Academics are working on behalf of

Location: Bedford

Position: Early Career Teacher (ECT) - SEN

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Start Date: Immediate

Salary: MPS1 - 34,398 + Minimum SEN Allowance of 2,787

Total Starting Salary: 37,185 per annum

This is an outstanding opportunity to begin your teaching journey in a highly supportive and specialist environment at a dedicated SEN school in Bedford as a SEN Early Years Career Teacher. The school supports children and young people aged 5-16 with complex needs, including Autism, Social, Emotional and Mental Health challenges, and learning difficulties.

Whether you have previous SEN experience from your training placements or are simply drawn to the field of specialist education, this role will give you a strong foundation for a long and rewarding career as an SEN Early Years Career Teacher.

Why Join as an Early Career SEN Teacher?

Specialist provision catering to a diverse range of complex needs
Small class sizes with high staff-to-student ratios
Structured ECT induction and mentorship tailored to SEN teaching
Inclusive, trauma-informed and therapeutic teaching approaches
Fantastic CPD and long-term progression opportunities within education and training

Your Role as an SEN Early Years Career Teacher:

Full-time, permanent position within a nurturing and expert SEN setting
Deliver engaging, creative, and differentiated lessons tailored to individual learning profiles
Collaborate closely with therapists, SENCOs, and support staff to create holistic support plans
Foster emotional regulation, social skills, and academic growth
Build strong relationships with families and carers to support long-term pupil progress
Grow your skills and confidence in a collaborative, specialist education and training environment

What We're Looking For:

Qualified Early Career Teacher (QTS gained or pending)
Passion for working with children with SEN
A nurturing, resilient, and adaptable teaching style
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Willingness to grow within a specialist setting
Ability to travel to Bedford and commit to a full-time teaching role

Apply now to take your first step into a meaningful and impactful teaching career as a SEN Early Years Career Teacher.

Interviews are ongoing - don't miss the opportunity to join a SEN Specialist school as a SEN Early Years Career Teacher that truly invests in its people and pupils.