SEND Teacher

Position: SEND Teacher (Contract)
Location: Kempston

Special Needs Teacher | Bedford | £150 to £223 per day

CER are looking to add to our team of Special Needs Teachers to fulfil temporary positions within one of our partnership schools in Bedford. As a temporary Special Needs Teacher, you will have the opportunity to inspire and engage students across a wide range of special needs ranging from Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities to Moderate Learning Disabilities and Difficulties. This is an exciting opportunity to work across a wide variety of schools, gaining valuable experience or trying new settings to find your dream job.

You will be contributing to our supportive and inclusive school community and making a positive impact on the lives of students.

We are also keen to speak to ECTs (Early Career Teachers) who are looking to kick start their careers. We have a number of exciting opportunities available, with full support to help you transition into the classroom for 2026.

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver engaging lessons across the curriculum while differentiating and adapting where appropriate given students' EHCPs
Adapt to different school environments showing a flexibility and resilience
Utilise a variety of teaching methods and resources to facilitate active learning and promote student engagement
Assess student progress and provide timely feedback to support their academic development
Create a positive and inclusive learning environment where all students feel valued and supported
Collaborate with colleagues to share best practices and contribute to the ongoing improvement of the English curriculum

Qualifications and

Experience:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), Further Education qualification (QTLS) or equivalent teaching qualification
Previous experience teaching in a UK based school is essential for this role and references will need to be submitted
Experience teaching and supporting special needs learners
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills
Ability to motivate and inspire students to achieve their full potential

Benefits of becoming a supply teacher:

Option to gain experience in a diverse range of schools allowing you to find the best environment most suited to you, supporting well-being a more flexible work life balance
Work often able to be sourced by subject specialism
Regular and consistent work, fair daily pay often in line with scale salaries
Opportunity to take career breaks and manage home work life
ECTs can build confidence in the classroom and explore different working environments to find schools/trusts that are best suited to their requirements

Why work with CER

Education:

Competitive daily rate aligned to your experience and qualifications
Fully funded CPD courses for professional development and career advancement
Access to benefits package via our payroll partner
Consistent work and guaranteed pay schemes available
Opportunity to network with other peers across our networking events
£250 for every person you refer to CER
£300 Sign on Bonus if you are joining from a different agency
Expert and professional consultants available to support and guide you, a large proportion of our staff have worked previously in schools

How to Apply:

Please submit your CV outlining your relevant experience and qualifications or contact one of our friendly branches for more information about the opportunities available

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references will be required for the successful candidate