Cambridge - SEN Teacher

• Are you a qualified teacher passionate about adapting learning to help pupils with special educational needs flourish?

• Do you thrive in a person-centred environment where small achievements represent huge milestones?

• Are you looking for a rewarding, impactful SEN teaching position in Cambridge?

Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Start Date: Immediate / January 2027

Contract: Full-Time / Long-Term (Temp-to-Perm available)

Salary: £150 - £260 per day (Pay to scale)

Requirements: Mandatory QTS/QTLS & Full UK Right to Work

Are you a creative, empathetic SEN Teacher dedicated to making education accessible and meaningful for every learner?

Randstad Education is currently seeking an inspiring SEN Teacher to join a forward-thinking specialist provision/SEN department within a welcoming school community in Cambridge. Working full-time, this role is centered on delivering tailored academic and life-skills education to pupils with a range of needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Moderate/Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD/SLD), ADHD, and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

As an SEN Teacher, you will enjoy small class sizes, high staff-to-pupil ratios, and the support of dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to help you deliver truly bespoke learning journeys.

• Deliver Differentiated Learning: As an innovative SEN Teacher, you will plan and teach highly adapted, multisensory lessons across core subjects tailored to individual Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).

• Track Holistically & Assess: Monitor academic, social, and emotional progress using specialist tracking frameworks, conducting regular reviews alongside the SENCO and therapy teams.

• Lead Classroom Support Teams: Direct and collaborate closely with SEN Teaching Assistants to ensure effective 1-to-1 and small group interventions throughout the school day.

• Foster Independence & Wellbeing: Integrate life skills, emotional regulation strategies, and communication aids (such as PECS or Makaton) into daily routines to empower students.

• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Work in close partnership with parents, speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, and educational psychologists to provide holistic support.

We are searching for a resilient, creative SEN Teacher with strong classroom management, deep empathy, and flexible teaching methods.

• Mandatory Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or QTLS (Primary, Secondary, or Specialist trained teachers welcome).

• Proven track record of working with pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in a mainstream or specialist setting.

• Mandatory UK Right to Work - Please note that our partner school is unable to offer visa sponsorship.

• Patient, calm, and adaptable approach with strong de-escalation strategies and high emotional intelligence.

• Holds an Enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or readiness to process one immediately through Randstad).

• Competitive Daily Rates: £150 to £260 per day (pay to scale), paid weekly, alongside access to Randstad's comprehensive benefit schemes.

• Smaller Class Sizes: Teach in supportive, high-ratio environments where you can build deep, meaningful connections with every student.

• Referral Scheme: Earn a £300 Love2shop voucher by recommending a qualified colleague through our Refer a Friend scheme (T&Cs apply).

Ready to bring your passion for special education to a vibrant Cambridge school? Click APPLY NOW to register your interest with Randstad Education today!

Randstad Education is the UK market leader in education recruitment. For nearly two decades, we've connected dedicated teachers and support staff with over 2,500 schools weekly, making a positive difference for thousands of children every day.

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

BA Hons (QTS),BEd,BSc Hons (QTS),PGCE,PGCE,QTLS,QTS,Schools direct,SCITT

education

high school