KS1 Teacher
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KS1 Teacher - SEN & SEMH Settings
September 2026 Start
Tradewind Recruitment
Tradewind Recruitment are currently seeking passionate and dedicated KS1 Teachers to work within our partner SEN and SEMH schools from September 2026.
We are working closely with a range of specialist provisions that support children with additional needs, including Autism, ADHD, Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, speech and language difficulties, and other learning barriers. These rewarding roles provide an excellent opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of young learners while working within supportive and well-resourced environments.
As a KS1 Teacher, you will be responsible for delivering engaging and differentiated lessons tailored to meet the individual needs of pupils. You will create a nurturing and inclusive classroom environment, support pupils' academic and personal development, and work collaboratively with support staff, parents, and external professionals to ensure the best possible outcomes for every child.
We welcome applications from experienced KS1 Teachers, ECTs, and mainstream teachers looking to transition into specialist education. Previous experience working within SEN or SEMH settings is desirable but not essential; a positive attitude, resilience, and a genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs are key.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Experience teaching within Key Stage 1
- Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
- A flexible and nurturing approach to teaching
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
In return, Tradewind Recruitment offers:
- Access to a wide range of long-term and permanent opportunities
- Competitive rates of pay
- Free and accredited CPD courses, including SEND and behaviour management training
- A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placement
- Flexible opportunities to suit your career goals
If you are looking for a rewarding teaching role where you can positively impact the lives of children with additional needs, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today to secure your September 2026 position with Tradewind Recruitment.
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Application advice
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⭐ Place your QTS qualification prominently at the top of your CV under your professional profile, as the advert lists it as the primary essential requirement.
📊 Quantify your classroom impact: e.g. 'Delivered differentiated KS1 lessons to a class of 18 pupils, including 6 with EHCP-documented SEN needs, achieving 85% of targets met in termly reviews.'
🎯 Dedicate a skills section to SEN/SEMH-specific competencies — name the conditions you have experience with (Autism, ADHD, SEMH) as the advert explicitly lists these as the focus of the roles.
🌐 Confirm your Enhanced DBS status on the Update Service explicitly in your CV header or personal statement, as the advert flags this as a requirement to avoid delays in placement.
🤝 Include a brief line on collaboration with TAs, parents, and external professionals (e.g. SALT, CAMHS), as the advert specifically mentions working with support staff and external agencies as a core responsibility.
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- •Delivered differentiated KS1 lessons to a class of 16 pupils, including 5 with EHCP-documented Autism or ADHD, achieving 82% of individual learning targets across the autumn and spring terms.
- •Implemented a structured behaviour management framework in an SEMH specialist setting, reducing classroom incidents by 35% over one academic term in collaboration with 2 teaching assistants.
- •Contributed to termly EHCP review meetings for 8 KS1 pupils alongside SALT and CAMHS professionals, ensuring updated provision maps were actioned within 2 weeks of each review.
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Tradewind Recruitment's specialist SEN and SEMH placements across Northampton represent exactly the direction I want my teaching career to take — which is why I am applying for the KS1 Teacher role commencing September 2026. With Qualified Teacher Status and proven experience delivering differentiated KS1 lessons to pupils with Autism, ADHD, and SEMH needs, I am confident I can contribute meaningfully to the specialist provisions you support.
My background in KS1 SEN teaching has equipped me with strong behaviour management techniques and a nurturing, flexible approach to lesson planning. I have worked closely with teaching assistants, parents, and external professionals including speech and language therapists to ensure individual learning targets are met, and I hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How do you plan and deliver differentiated KS1 lessons for pupils with a range of SEN needs, including Autism and ADHD?
- ›What strategies do you use to manage challenging behaviour in a specialist SEN or SEMH classroom?
- ›How do you adapt your communication style when working with pupils who have speech and language difficulties?
- ›Can you describe how you would create and maintain an inclusive classroom environment for KS1 pupils with SEMH needs?
- ›What experience do you have writing or contributing to Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) or individual learning plans?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you successfully supported a pupil with additional needs to achieve a specific academic or personal development goal.
- ›Describe a situation where you had to adapt your lesson plan at short notice to meet the needs of a pupil experiencing a mental health or emotional crisis.
- ›Give an example of how you have collaborated with teaching assistants, parents, or external professionals to improve outcomes for a child.
- ›Tell me about a time you found a specialist or SEN setting particularly challenging and how you maintained your resilience.
- ›Describe a moment when your nurturing approach made a measurable difference to a pupil's engagement or wellbeing.
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time you successfully supported a pupil with additional needs to achieve a specific academic or personal development goal.
Describe a situation where you had to adapt your lesson plan at short notice to meet the needs of a pupil experiencing a mental health or emotional crisis.