Cambridge - SEN Teacher

Randstad Education; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rates

Smaller class sizes

Refer a friend incentive

Job summary

Randstad Education is seeking an inspiring SEN Teacher to join a Cambridge-based specialist provision. You will deliver tailored academic and life-skills education to pupils with SEN, including ASC, MLD/SLD, ADHD and SEMH, in a supportive school community.

With small class sizes and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants, you’ll plan differentiated lessons, track progress, and work with therapists and parents to create bespoke learning journeys that enable every learner to thrive.

Qualifications

• Mandatory Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or QTLS (Primary, Secondary or Specialist trained).
• Proven experience with pupils with SEND in mainstream or specialist settings.
• Mandatory UK Right to Work — visa sponsorship not offered by partner school.

Responsibilities

• Deliver differentiated, multisensory lessons tailored to EHCPs.
• Track progress and review with SENCO and therapy teams.
• Lead and collaborate with SEN Teaching Assistants for 1-to-1 and small groups.
• Promote independence with life-skills and communication aids.
• Collaborate with parents, therapists and educational psychologists.

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) / QTLS

Job description

Ask yourself these three questions...

• Are you a qualified teacher passionate about adapting learning to help pupils with special educational needs flourish?

• Do you thrive in a person-centred environment where small achievements represent huge milestones?

• Are you looking for a rewarding, impactful SEN teaching position in Cambridge?

SEN Teacher (QTS)

Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Start Date: Immediate / January 2027

Contract: Full-Time / Long-Term (Temp-to-Perm available)

Salary: £150 - £260 per day (Pay to scale)

Requirements: Mandatory QTS/QTLS & Full UK Right to Work

Are you a creative, empathetic SEN Teacher dedicated to making education accessible and meaningful for every learner?

Randstad Education is currently seeking an inspiring SEN Teacher to join a forward-thinking specialist provision/SEN department within a welcoming school community in Cambridge. Working full-time, this role is centered on delivering tailored academic and life-skills education to pupils with a range of needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Moderate/Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD/SLD), ADHD, and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

As an SEN Teacher, you will enjoy small class sizes, high staff-to-pupil ratios, and the support of dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to help you deliver truly bespoke learning journeys.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver Differentiated Learning: As an innovative SEN Teacher, you will plan and teach highly adapted, multisensory lessons across core subjects tailored to individual Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).

• Track Holistically & Assess: Monitor academic, social, and emotional progress using specialist tracking frameworks, conducting regular reviews alongside the SENCO and therapy teams.

• Lead Classroom Support Teams: Direct and collaborate closely with SEN Teaching Assistants to ensure effective 1-to-1 and small group interventions throughout the school day.

• Foster Independence & Wellbeing: Integrate life skills, emotional regulation strategies, and communication aids (such as PECS or Makaton) into daily routines to empower students.

• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Work in close partnership with parents, speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, and educational psychologists to provide holistic support.

Candidate Profile

We are searching for a resilient, creative SEN Teacher with strong classroom management, deep empathy, and flexible teaching methods.

• Mandatory Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or QTLS (Primary, Secondary, or Specialist trained teachers welcome).

• Proven track record of working with pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in a mainstream or specialist setting.

• Mandatory UK Right to Work - Please note that our partner school is unable to offer visa sponsorship.

• Patient, calm, and adaptable approach with strong de-escalation strategies and high emotional intelligence.

• Holds an Enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or readiness to process one immediately through Randstad).

What We Offer

• Competitive Daily Rates: £150 to £260 per day (pay to scale), paid weekly, alongside access to Randstad's comprehensive benefit schemes.

• Smaller Class Sizes: Teach in supportive, high-ratio environments where you can build deep, meaningful connections with every student.

• Referral Scheme: Earn a £300 Love2shop voucher by recommending a qualified colleague through our Refer a Friend scheme (T&Cs apply).