sen teacher.

£150 - £220 per day

Meldreth

Are you an exceptionally passionate, resilient, and fully qualified (QTS) Teacher with specialist experience or a deep commitment to teaching students within a dedicated Complex Needs/SEN setting?

Do you thrive on the challenge of designing and delivering a highly individualised and therapeutic curriculum for pupils with profound and varied needs, enabling life-changing progress across communication, independence, and social skills?

We are seeking a proactive, committed, and highly skilled individual to join a supportive, dedicated, and specialist SEN school community located in the Meldreth area of Cambridgeshire. If you are passionate about providing an inclusive, nurturing, and success-driven learning environment where small steps are celebrated as monumental achievements, we want to hear from you.

The Opportunity

A fantastic, immensely rewarding opening exists for an experienced Teacher (QTS) to lead a class within a well-regarded, specialist SEN school provision near Meldreth. This crucial role involves teaching pupils across various age ranges (depending on the class structure) who have complex and varied Special Educational Needs, which may include:

• Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)
• Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD)
• Complex Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
• Associated physical, sensory, and communication needs (e.g., EHCPs).

Your contribution will be central to helping students engage meaningfully with a highly tailored, multi-sensory curriculum, develop vital functional skills, and achieve personal progress goals. You will be instrumental in creating a calm, predictable, and engaging classroom environment, 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, often working towards targets outlined in their EHCPs.
• Conduct continuous and detailed assessment, focusing on small steps of progress (P-Scales or equivalent developmental frameworks), using data effectively to inform future planning and report accurately on student development.
• Establish and maintain a consistent, positive, and therapeutic classroom environment, utilising strategies such as visual schedules, sensory diets, and specific communication aids.
• Lead and direct the work of a dedicated team of Teaching Assistants (TAs)/LSAs, delegating tasks effectively to maximize therapeutic support for pupil learning.
• Collaborate effectively with in-house and external therapists (e.g., Speech & Language, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy) to integrate therapeutic goals into the daily teaching and learning routine.
• Meticulously implement school policies relating to safeguarding, complex personal care (training provided), and inclusion, ensuring every child is supported and protected.
• Maintain accurate, professional records of pupil progress, sensory needs, and incidents for EHCP reviews and professional discussions.

Essential Profile

• Possession of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is mandatory.
• Proven experience teaching students with complex SEN (such as PMLD, SLD, or complex ASC) within a specialist or highly inclusive setting.
• A genuine understanding of and experience with structured, multi-sensory intervention techniques and a commitment to communication methods beyond verbal instruction (e.g., AAC, Makaton, PECS).
• Expertise in adapting curriculum content to make it accessible and relevant for non-verbal, minimally verbal, or high-dependency learners.
• High levels of patience, empathy, and resilience, coupled with a calm, consistent, and proactive approach to routines and complex needs.
• Excellent communication skills, and the ability to work confidently and collaboratively 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 daily pay rate of £150 - £220, reflective of your QTS status and specialist experience (equivalent to SEN scale points).
• The opportunity to work in a well-regarded, specialist SEN school in Meldreth that prioritises staff well-being, collaborative practice, and high-quality specialist training.
• Access to accredited training and development opportunities tailored to complex needs, such as Manual Handling, specific communication aids, and therapeutic approaches.
• A profoundly rewarding role where you will see tangible, life-changing progress in the students you support.
• £300 Refer A Friend scheme (terms apply).

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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