Primary SEN Teacher

Randstad Education; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Education in Cambridge is seeking qualified SEN Primary Teachers to support specialist schools, academies and provisions across Cambridge and surrounding areas. Roles include day-to-day supply or long-term placements, focusing on inclusive, child-centred learning for pupils with ASD, SEMH, and MLD/SLD.

You will deliver lessons, differentiate content and build strong relationships with pupils and staff while safeguarding and maintaining high standards.

Qualifications

• QTS or recognised equivalent teaching qualification (preferred).
• Experience in SEN or mainstream primary with strong differentiation.
• Excellent behaviour management with a calm, nurturing approach.
• Ability to adapt primary content into visual, sensory lessons.
• Enhanced DBS check registered with Update Service or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-planned lessons across EYFS to KS2 in day-to-day supply or long-term placements.
• Lead a class and adapt the Primary National Curriculum to meet sensory and cognitive needs.
• Build meaningful relationships with pupils, staff and families.

Skills

Behaviour management

Differentiation

Sensory lessons

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or recognised equivalent

Job description

SEN Primary Teachers Required - Specialist Schools in Cambridge

Are you a qualified primary teacher with a passion for inclusive education? Whether you are looking for the absolute flexibility of day-to-day supply or the stability and continuity of a long‑term placement, we have rewarding opportunities tailored to your needs.

We are recruiting dedicated SEN Primary Teachers for daily and long‑term roles at wonderful specialist schools, academy trusts, and alternative provisions across Cambridge and the surrounding area.

This is a fantastic opportunity to step away from mainstream pressures and focus on truly child‑centred learning, supporting young children with a range of additional needs including Autism (ASD), Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, and Moderate to Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD/SLD).

Choose the Path that Suits Your Career:

• Day‑to‑Day Supply: Take full control of your working week. Deliver pre‑planned lessons and support consistent classroom teams across the primary age range (EYFS to Key Stage 2) without the burden of ongoing planning or parents' evenings.

• Long‑Term Placements: Enjoy the stability of a consistent class for a term or a full academic year. You will lead a small class group, adapt the Primary National Curriculum to meet specific sensory and cognitive levels, and build deeply meaningful relationships with pupils, support staff, and families.

What We Are Looking For:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or a recognised equivalent teaching qualification. (Preferred)

• Experience teaching within an SEN setting, or a mainstream primary teacher with a strong background in differentiation and a genuine passion for transitioning into the specialist sector.

• Excellent behaviour management skills, utilising a calm, nurturing, and positive de‑escalation approach.

• The ability to adapt primary subject content into highly visual and sensory lessons, with an understanding of alternative communication styles (such as PECS or Makaton, though not essential).

• A valid Enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service (or a willingness to apply for one).

What Is in it for You?

• Excellent rates of pay, paid weekly and reflective of your experience and the specific assignment type (supply or long‑term scale).

• Free access to specialist CPD courses to expand your SEN toolkit (including safeguarding, autism awareness, and positive behaviour management).

• A dedicated local consultant with expert knowledge of the Cambridgeshire specialist education sector.

• The chance to experience different local provisions‑ideal if you are testing the waters of SEN teaching or looking for a future permanent contract.

Ready to make a real difference to young learners who need it most?

Take the next step in your teaching journey in a supportive, specialist environment.

We are strictly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates will be required to undergo comprehensive vetting, reference checks, and an enhanced DBS disclosure.