Ask yourself these three questions...
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Are you a qualified teacher passionate about adapting learning to help pupils with special educational needs flourish?
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Do you thrive in a person-centred environment where small achievements represent huge milestones?
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Are you looking for a rewarding, impactful SEN teaching position in Cambridge?
SEN Teacher (QTS)
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.
Key Responsibilities
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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).
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Track Holistically & Assess: Monitor academic, social, and emotional progress using specialist tracking frameworks, conducting regular reviews alongside the SENCO and therapy teams.
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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.
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Foster Independence & Wellbeing: Integrate life skills, emotional regulation strategies, and communication aids (such as PECS or Makaton) into daily routines to empower students.
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Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Work in close partnership with parents, speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, and educational psychologists to provide holistic support.
Candidate Profile
We are searching for a resilient, creative SEN Teacher with strong classroom management, deep empathy, and flexible teaching methods.
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Mandatory Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or QTLS (Primary, Secondary, or Specialist trained teachers welcome).
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Proven track record of working with pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in a mainstream or specialist setting.
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Mandatory UK Right to Work - Please note that our partner school is unable to offer visa sponsorship.
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Patient, calm, and adaptable approach with strong de-escalation strategies and high emotional intelligence.
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Holds an Enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or readiness to process one immediately through Randstad).
What We Offer
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Competitive Daily Rates: £150 to £260 per day (pay to scale), paid weekly, alongside access to Randstad's comprehensive benefit schemes.
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Smaller Class Sizes: Teach in supportive, high-ratio environments where you can build deep, meaningful connections with every student.
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Referral Scheme: Earn a £300 Love2shop voucher by recommending a qualified colleague through our Refer a Friend scheme (T&Cs apply).
Cambridge - SEN Teacher employer: Randstad UK
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