SEN teacher (QTS) - Cambridge

Randstad Education; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist school in Cambridge is seeking an inspiring SEN Teacher (QTS) to make a real difference for students with special educational needs. The role involves planning engaging lessons, collaborating with staff and families, and supporting children's diverse learning needs. This full-time permanent position requires a commitment to working five days a week, Monday to Friday. Interested candidates should email their CVs for consideration.

Qualifications

• Experience with students with special educational needs (SEND).
• Creativity and flexibility in supporting students.
• Ability to build rapport with children.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver tailored lessons for pupils with SEN.
• Collaborate with families and specialists for individual support.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback.
• Maintain a structured classroom environment and manage behavior.

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Primary School Teaching experience

Knowledge of the National Curriculum

Ability to adapt teaching

Managing challenging behaviours

Education

Qualified Teacher (QTS)

Job description

Are you passionate about unlocking the potential in children with additional needs?

Are you experienced in adapting your approach for children with SEND?

Do you have the patience, empathy, and creativity to make a lasting impact?

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.

Location: Cambridge

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £28,000 - £38,000 (Dependent on Experience & Qualifications)

Start Date: September 2025

Randstad Education is working with a specialist school in Cambridge to recruit an inspiring SEN Teacher (QTS) who is committed to making a real difference.

The school caters to students aged 7-18 with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs. We need support for the children with a broad spectrum of needs ranging from ASD, ADHD, and FASD to anxiety and challenges with communication, cognition, and learning.

The appointed teacher will teach all designated subjects for KS2 and KS3, creating lessons that are thoughtfully planned to accommodate the varied learning needs of the class.

This is a full time permanent position and you will be required to support five days a week Monday - Friday inline with school hours 08.30am - 04.00pm.

If you have the skills and attributes to make a difference, please click "Apply Now" to submit your CV or email it to [e-mail] and I will get in touch with you shortly!

Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver tailored, engaging lessons for pupils with SEN
• Collaborate with staff, families, and specialists to support individual needs
• Monitor progress and provide clear, targeted feedback
• Use appropriate strategies and resources to aid learning and engagement
• Maintain a safe, supportive, and structured classroom environment
• Manage behaviour in line with the SEN Behaviour Policy

Preferred Skills:

• Hold a Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Successful Primary School Teaching experience
• A good knowledge of the National Curriculum
• Ability to adapt teaching to meet pupils needs

Personal Attributes:

• Be comfortable and confident in managing challenging behaviours.
• Ability to engage with, and build rapport with the students.
• Be creative, proactive and flexible in their supporting style.
• Have experience with SEND or knowledge learning difficulties.
• Experience up to key stage 2/3
• A fully Qualified teacher (QTS)

Please note that this role is unable to offer any Sponsorship at this time.

All candidates will be subject to Randstad Education's child protection and UK eligibility vetting including a DBS check and providing satisfactory references. A DBS on the update service would be a distinct advantage due to the urgent nature of some of these roles.

If you have recent and relevant experience for this position and are immediately available for work then please email me your CV now to [e-mail] and I will be in touch with you!!

I look forward to hearing from you soon!