SEN Teacher

Randstad Education; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated local consultant

Competitive pay (MPS/UPS)

Continuous Professional Development

Flexibility & choice

Job summary

Randstad Education in Cambridge is recruiting an adaptable SEN Teacher for flexible day-to-day cover or long-term placements in Cambridge.

You will teach pupils with SEND across ASC, SEMH, MLD/SLD, and complex needs, working with teaching assistants and SENCOs to deliver multi-sensory, differentiated lessons and EHCP-aligned outcomes. QTS/QTLS and SEN experience are valued; DBS update service is preferred; a supportive consultant will assist throughout.

Qualifications

• Must hold QTS or QTLS.
• Significant SEN experience or specialist SEN training is advantageous.
• Enhanced DBS check (Update Service) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver highly adapted SEN lessons in small groups with differentiated approaches.
• Align learning with EHCP targets for each pupil.
• Utilise AAC tools (PECS, Makaton) and visual timetables to support learning.
• Maintain a calm, structured classroom with trauma-informed strategies.
• Lead SEN Teaching Assistants and collaborate with therapists and SENCOs.
• Liaise with parents and multi-agency teams to track pupil progress.

Skills

QTS/QTLS

SEN experience

Patience & resilience

CPD ready

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or QTLS

Job description

SEN Teacher - Cambridge (Day-to-Day & Long-Term Opportunities)

Are you an adaptable, compassionate, and qualified SEN Teacher looking for flexible supply opportunities or a dedicated long-term placement in Cambridge?

We are currently partnering with outstanding specialist SEN schools and alternative provisions in Cambridge to recruit creative and resilient Special Educational Needs Teachers for flexible day-to-day cover as well as consistent long-term teaching assignments.

In this vital teaching role, you will lead classes composed of children and young people with a broad spectrum of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)-including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, Moderate to Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD/SLD), and Complex Physical or Communication Needs. Working alongside experienced teaching assistants, therapists, and SENCOs, you will design and deliver multi-sensory, differentiated learning experiences that empower pupils to build confidence, independence, and core life skills.

Key Role Details:

• Position: SEN Teacher
• Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
• Contract: Day-to-Day Supply & Long-Term Opportunities available
• Working Hours: Monday to Friday, daytime school hours (full-time and part-time schedules considered)
• Pay Scale: Paid to scale (Main Pay Scale / Upper Pay Scale) or competitive daily supply rates reflective of SEN experience

Key Responsibilities:

• Tailored Lesson Delivery: Plan, differentiate, and deliver highly adapted, creative lessons tailored to small class sizes and wide-ranging developmental abilities.
• EHCP Target Alignment: Set and review personalised academic, social, and functional learning outcomes in accordance with pupils' Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
• Communication & Assistive Frameworks: Utilise augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) strategies, including PECS, Makaton, and visual timetables, to make learning accessible.
• Positive Behaviour Support: Establish a calm, structured, and low-arousal classroom environment using trauma-informed approaches and positive de-escalation techniques.
• Leading Classroom Teams: Effectively manage and deploy high-calibre SEN Teaching Assistants and support staff within the classroom.
• Multi-Agency Collaboration: Liaise closely with speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, educational psychologists, and parents/carers to ensure holistic pupil progress.

Candidate Criteria & Requirements:

• Qualifications:
  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or QTLS.
  • Significant experience or specialist qualifications in SEN (e.g., National Award for SEN Coordination, Autism-specific training) are advantageous.
• Experience: Proven experience teaching children or young adults with SEND in either a specialist SEN setting or an inclusive mainstream environment. Both experienced SEN specialists and mainstream teachers with strong SEN experience seeking a transition are warmly encouraged to apply.
• Exceptional patience, emotional resilience, adaptability, and positive classroom management skills.
• Training in physical intervention and de-escalation (such as Team Teach, Safety-Net, or PRICE) is highly desirable, though ongoing CPD can be provided.
• A valid Enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service (or a willingness to complete one).

What We Offer:

• Flexibility & Choice: The freedom to manage your own schedule with day-to-day supply cover, or step into a stable, continuous long-term assignment.
• Competitive Pay: Paid to MPS/UPS scale for long-term positions or premium daily supply rates via weekly PAYE.
• Continuous Professional Development: Access to specialist SEN training modules, safeguarding refresher courses, and behaviour management workshops.
• Dedicated Local Consultant: Consistent support and regular bookings across Cambridge schools with your dedicated consultant at Randstad Education.

Ready to inspire young people and lead specialist learning in Cambridge?

Step into a deeply rewarding SEN teaching role today.

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.