SEN Teacher

Are you an inspiring, patient, and adaptable teacher looking to make a profound difference in special educational needs? Whether you are seeking the balance and autonomy of day-to-day cover, or looking for the deep professional reward of leading a class in a long-term position, we have immediate opportunities tailored to your needs.

We are currently partnering with a range of specialist SEN schools, alternative provisions, and medical/resource units near Ely and across East Cambridgeshire. We are experiencing high demand for Qualified Teachers who are passionate about delivering tailored, child-centered education to pupils with diverse learning requirements.

Whether you are an experienced SEN Teacher, a mainstream teacher looking to transition into special education, or an Early Career Teacher (ECT) with a strong foundation in differentiated learning, we can help you find your ideal role.

• Day-to-Day Cover: Enjoy total flexibility over when and where you teach. Choose your preferred working days to fit around your personal commitments, gain insight into different SEN environments, and deliver pre-planned lessons without the burden of ongoing assessment or marking.

• Long-Term Opportunities: For teachers seeking continuity and deeper classroom impact, we offer placements spanning a term or a full academic year. In these roles, you will take ownership of class planning, track holistic development, and build strong partnerships with pupils, parents, and multidisciplinary teams.

• Plan and deliver creative, highly differentiated lessons tailored to individual learning styles and targets outlined in pupils' Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).

• Teach pupils with a wide spectrum of needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Severe or Complex Learning Difficulties (SLD/PMLD), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, or Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN).

• Foster a safe, low-arousal, and nurturing environment that promotes emotional regulation, confidence, and independence.

• Lead and deploy classroom Teaching Assistants effectively to deliver high-quality 1:1 and small group interventions.

• Use positive behaviour management and de-escalation strategies to handle challenging behaviours with composure and empathy.

• Collaborate closely with SENCOs, therapists, external agencies, and parents to support each child's physical, emotional, and academic progress.

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or QTLS with relevant experience.

• Proven experience teaching or supporting children or young people with special educational needs (in specialist or mainstream settings).

• Strong capability to adapt curriculum delivery to suit varying developmental levels rather than just chronological age.

• A resilient, calm, and proactive approach paired with exceptional classroom management skills.

• Knowledge of alternative communication methods (e.g., Makaton, PECS) and de-escalation training (e.g., Team-Teach, MAPA, STEPs) is highly desirable.

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

• Competitive daily rates of pay, paid weekly and reflective of your specialist skills and teaching experience.

• A dedicated local consultant with deep knowledge of the SEN education sector near Ely and East Cambridgeshire.

• Complete freedom to manage and update your availability as your schedule changes.

• Access to specialised CPD training opportunities to further develop your SEN expertise.

• Excellent routes into permanent teaching contracts in local specialist provisions.

Take the next step in your SEN teaching career today.

How to Apply: Please forward your CV and a brief summary of your teaching experience to [email removed] or call [phone removed] for a friendly, confidential discussion about our active SEN Teacher roles near Ely.

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.

experience

Teaching

skills

ability to track progression in attainment,background in youth work,behaviour management,building relationships,classroom management,communication,de-escalation techniques,empathy,experience in administering medication,experience in managing challenging behaviour,experience with autism spectrum disorders,experience with learning difficulties,experience with social emotional mental health,inclusiveness,manual handling,marking,mentor experience,personal care experience,planning,resilience,restraint training,speech and language therapy experience

qualifications

QTS