Inspire, Lead, Grow - SEN Class Teacher Role with Career Progression | Kempston

Job Title: SEN Class Teacher

Location: Kempston

Start Date: January 2026

Contract: Full-Time | Permanent

Salary: MPS 1-6 + Minimum SEN Allowance (£2,679) | £31,650 - £43,607 (FTE)

Sector: Special Educational Needs | Education and Training

Your Role as SEN Class Teacher:

Lead a small, supported class of children with complex needs including Autism, SEMH, and communication differences
Plan and deliver highly differentiated, engaging lessons in line with EHCPs
Cultivate a calm, inclusive classroom using a positive, therapeutic approach to behaviour
Liaise closely with parents, carers, and specialist staff to ensure each child's holistic progress
Take an active role in shaping the curriculum and school culture, with space to lead initiatives and pilot new approaches Are you an experienced SEN Class Teacher looking for your next meaningful step-one that offers both impact and progression?

This is more than a classroom role in the education and training environment -it's a chance to lead, innovate, and grow within a forward-thinking, fully inclusive SEN school in Kempston, where both pupils and staff are truly valued.

Career Progression:

Tailored development pathways into SENDCo, Specialist Lead, or Senior Leadership
Regular 1:1 coaching and CPD linked to personal goals
A leadership team that actively promotes from within and supports long-term career journeys

Why Join This School?

Clear progression routes into Lead Teacher, SENDCo, or Middle Leadership roles
A collaborative and well-resourced environment, designed to support staff wellbeing and creativity
Access to specialist CPD, mentorship, and career development tailored to your aspirations
Work alongside a skilled, multi-disciplinary team that includes therapists, SENCOs, and behavioural specialists
A nurturing ethos built on trauma-informed practice, emotional regulation, and person-centred teaching

We're Looking for:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Experience in SEN or inclusive mainstream settings (SEMH/ASC experience highly valued)
A warm, reflective, and resilient practitioner committed to pupil-centred learning
Strong behaviour management and communication skills
Someone eager to grow as a leader within a truly supportive school community
Ability to reliably commute to Kempston.

Shape Young Lives and Advance Your Career - Join a Supportive SEN School in Kempston

If you're ready to take the next big step in your SEN teaching journey as a SEN Class Teacher -where you'll not only support pupils but evolve your own career-this is the role for you.

Apply and be part of a compassionate, ambitious school that's shaping futures-starting with yours in the education and training environment