SEN Food Tech Teacher — Practical & Inclusive

TipTopJob; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Local consultant support

Flexible availability

Professional development

Access to specialist provisions

Job summary

TipTopJob in Cambridge is seeking a passionate SEN Food Technology Teacher to deliver hands-on lessons to pupils with diverse SEND. You can choose day-to-day cover or longer-term placements, with flexible scheduling and ongoing support from a local consultant.

You'll focus on practical cooking, nutrition, and life skills in a safe classroom/kitchen setting, adapting activities for ASC, MLD/SLD and SEMH needs, while collaborating with teaching assistants and staff to track progress.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or QTLS or equivalent UK qualification.
• Strong knowledge in Food Technology, Home Economics, or Hospitality and Catering.
• Experience adapting practical lessons for diverse SEN profiles.

Responsibilities

• Deliver practical, engaging Food Technology lessons to pupils across primary or secondary age groups with SEND.
• Focus on teaching fundamental culinary skills, kitchen safety, nutrition, independent living skills, and hygiene.
• Create a calm, structured, sensory-aware classroom/kitchen environment with clear visual instructions and positive behaviour management.
• Adapt recipes and tasks to EHCP targets and varying fine-motor or cognitive abilities.

Skills

Patience

Creativity

Resilience

Classroom management

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or QTLS

Job description

TipTopJob in Cambridge is seeking a passionate SEN Food Technology Teacher to deliver hands-on lessons to pupils with diverse SEND. You can choose day-to-day cover or longer-term placements, with flexible scheduling and ongoing support from a local consultant.

You'll focus on practical cooking, nutrition, and life skills in a safe classroom/kitchen setting, adapting activities for ASC, MLD/SLD and SEMH needs, while collaborating with teaching assistants and staff to track progress.