sen teacher.

£150 - £220 per day

Cambridge

Are you an exceptionally empathetic, highly skilled, and fully qualified (QTS) Teacher with specialist experience or a deep commitment to inspiring students in a dedicated Special Educational Needs (SEN) setting?

Do you thrive on the challenge of designing and delivering a highly individualised, therapeutic, and engaging curriculum for pupils with complex needs, leading to significant personal and academic breakthroughs?

We are seeking a dynamic and committed SEN Teacher to join a highly supportive, dedicated, and specialist school community in the Cambridge area. If you are passionate about providing a structured, nurturing, and success-driven learning environment where every milestone is celebrated, we want to hear from you.

The Opportunity

A fantastic, immensely rewarding opening exists for an experienced Teacher (QTS) to lead a class or key learning group within a well-regarded, specialist SEN school in Cambridge. This crucial role involves teaching pupils across a specific age range (e.g., Primary or Secondary) who have complex and varied Special Educational Needs, which may include:

• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
• Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) / Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)
• Social, Emotional, and Mental Health Needs (SEMH)
• Associated communication and sensory needs.

Your contribution will be central to helping students engage meaningfully with a highly tailored, multi-sensory curriculum, develop vital communication and independent living skills, and achieve personal progress goals. You will be instrumental in creating a calm, predictable, and engaging classroom environment, often managing a strong team of Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) effectively.

Core Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for planning, preparing, and delivering a highly differentiated and relevant curriculum tailored to the specific developmental stage and learning styles of each pupil, directly addressing targets outlined in their EHCPs.
• Conduct continuous and detailed assessment, focusing on small steps of progress, using appropriate tools (e.g., P-Scales or EHCP-aligned progress measures) to inform planning and accurately report on development.
• Establish and maintain a consistent, positive, and therapeutic classroom environment, utilising appropriate strategies such as TEACCH, PECS, Makaton, or other structured aids.
• Lead, motivate, and direct the work of a dedicated team of Teaching Assistants (TAs)/LSAs, ensuring their support is targeted, effective, and compliant with individual pupil needs.
• Collaborate effectively with in-house and external therapists (e.g., Speech & Language, Occupational Therapy) to integrate therapeutic goals into the daily teaching and learning.
• Maintain accurate, professional records of pupil progress, incidents, and sensory needs for EHCP reviews and multi-agency professional discussions.
• Foster strong partnerships with parents and carers, ensuring consistent communication and shared strategies for student development.

Essential Profile

• Possession of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is mandatory.
• Proven experience teaching students with complex SEN (such as ASC, SLD, PMLD, or SEMH) within a specialist or highly inclusive setting.
• A genuine understanding of and experience with structured intervention techniques and a commitment to communication methods beyond verbal instruction.
• Expertise in adapting curriculum content to make it accessible and relevant for diverse learners, including non-verbal or minimally verbal pupils.
• High levels of patience, empathy, resilience, and flexibility, coupled with a calm and consistent approach to routines and management.
• Excellent communication skills, and the ability to work confidently and proactively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Possession of an Enhanced Child DBS on the update service (or willingness to complete one promptly).

Benefits of Joining Us

• A competitive pay rate of £150 - £220 per day
• The opportunity to work in a vibrant, specialist SEN school in the Cambridge area that prioritises staff well-being, collaborative practice, and specialist training.
• Access to accredited training in specific areas such as Manual Handling, ASC best practice, and specific Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) methods.
• A profoundly rewarding role where you will see tangible, life-changing progress in the students you support.
• £300 Refer A Friend scheme

How to Apply

If you are a dedicated and supportive individual ready to make a difference in a school setting, please apply immediately with your CV or contact Neeraj at neeraj.kommaravalli@randstad.co.uk for more information.

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