English SEN Teacher

Are you an enthusiastic and creative English specialist passionate about making literacy, language, and literature accessible to every learner? Whether you are seeking the total flexibility and work-life balance of day-to-day cover, or looking for the deep fulfilment of delivering a structured curriculum in a long-term position, we have immediate opportunities tailored to your goals.

We are currently partnering with a prominent network of specialist SEN schools, alternative provisions, and pupil referral units in Cambridge and across South Cambridgeshire. We are seeking dedicated Secondary English Teachers to deliver functional, engaging, and differentiated literacy and English programmes to young people with diverse learning needs.

Whether you are an experienced SEN English Teacher, a mainstream secondary English teacher looking to transition into special education, or an Early Career Teacher (ECT) with a passion for inclusive education, we can help you find your ideal classroom environment.

• Day-to-Day Cover: Take full control of your weekly schedule. Choose which days you teach, gain experience across various specialist provisions in Cambridge, and enjoy delivering engaging lessons.

• Long-Term Opportunities: For teachers looking to make a lasting impact, we offer placements spanning a term or a full academic year. In these roles, you will take ownership of the English curriculum, design creative learning pathways, track literacy progress against EHCP outcomes, and build strong relationships with pupils and support teams.

• Plan and deliver engaging, highly differentiated English and literacy lessons (including Functional Skills, Entry Level Certificates, and GCSE options where appropriate).

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

• Adapt literature and writing tasks into multi-sensory, highly visual, or practical activities to build confidence and pupil engagement.

• Create a safe and structured environment that supports emotional regulation and encourages expression through reading, writing, and speaking.

• Lead and deploy classroom Teaching Assistants effectively to deliver targeted 1:1 and small-group literacy support.

• Utilise positive behaviour management and de-escalation strategies to handle challenging situations with patience and composure.

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or QTLS with a specialist background or strong degree in English/Literacy.

• Proven experience teaching English or supporting literacy development for young people with special educational needs (in specialist or mainstream settings).

• Exceptional skill in breaking down complex texts and language concepts to meet varying developmental and reading ages.

• A calm, empathetic, and resilient approach paired with strong classroom management skills.

• Familiarity with alternative communication tools (e.g., PECS, Makaton) and de-escalation training (e.g., Team-Teach, MAPA, STEPs) is desirable.

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

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

• A dedicated local consultant with deep knowledge of the secondary and SEN education sector in Cambridge and South Cambridgeshire.

• Complete freedom to set, manage, and update your availability on your own terms.

• Access to specialised CPD training opportunities to enhance your SEN toolkit.

• Direct pathways into permanent contracts and subject leadership roles within local specialist provisions.

Take the next step in your specialist teaching career today.

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

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