Qualified SEN Teacher - New Specialist School in Bedford
Location: Bedford
Start Date: October 2025
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
Contract Type: Full-Time, Term Time Only
Are you a qualified teacher with a passion for inclusive education? Are you ready to be part of a pioneering team in a new and growing Special Educational Needs (SEN) school in Bedford?
Aspire People are recruiting on behalf of a forward-thinking and nurturing SEN school that caters for pupils with a diverse range of needs, including Autism, Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), and complex medical needs. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a role that combines creativity, collaboration, and impact.
About the Role
You will be responsible for delivering high-quality, personalised teaching to pupils across EYFS, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. Working alongside experienced Teaching Assistants, therapists, and external professionals, you'll help create a learning environment that is child-centred, inclusive, and engaging.
Key responsibilities include:
* Planning, preparing, and delivering lessons tailored to individual learning needs
* Creating and reviewing Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
* Supporting pupils to develop literacy, numeracy, communication, and life skills
* Creating a nurturing and structured classroom environment
* Monitoring, assessing, and reporting on pupil progress
* Leading and supporting a classroom team, including Teaching Assistants
* Building strong relationships with families, carers, and wider professionals
About You
We're looking for a committed and compassionate teacher who has:
* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS or equivalent - essential)
* Experience working in a SEN, Primary, or Early Years setting
* Strong understanding of inclusive teaching strategies and child development
* The ability to differentiate teaching for a wide range of abilities and needs
* Effective behaviour management skills and a nurturing approach
* A collaborative mindset and excellent communication skills
* Passion for working with children with complex needs such as Autism, SLD, or PMLD
This role offers a unique opportunity to be part of something special - shaping a new school community from the ground up and having a lasting impact on children who need it most.
Why Apply?
* Be part of a supportive, passionate, and values-driven team
* Access ongoing professional development and training
* Work in a school that prioritises wellbeing, creativity, and inclusion
* Make a real difference in a role that goes beyond the classroom
To apply, submit your CV or contact Charlotte at Aspire People on (phone number removed) for a confidential chat.
Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS and reference checks.
Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks