At a Glance
- Tasks: Teach and support KS2/3 pupils with complex needs in a nurturing environment.
- Company: Specialist provision in Cambridge focused on holistic student development.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, strong CPD, small class sizes, and dedicated TA support.
- Other info: Join a supportive team committed to staff wellbeing and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a genuine impact in students' lives while developing your teaching career.
- Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and experience with SEND preferred.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
A fantastic opportunity has become available for a dedicated and committed SEN Teacher to join a specialist provision in Cambridge. This well-established setting supports pupils with a wide range of complex needs, with all students holding EHCPs and benefiting from small class sizes and high staff ratios. Located in Cambridge, the school caters for approximately 160 pupils, providing a structured, nurturing environment where progress is measured holistically as well as academically.
- Permanent SEN Teacher role starting September 2026
- M1–M6 salary with strong CPD and career progression
- Small class sizes with dedicated TA support for every SEN Teacher
- Excellent training in SEND, behaviour and safeguarding
- Supportive leadership team with a clear focus on staff wellbeing
- Opportunity to make a genuine impact in a specialist Cambridge setting
As an SEN Teacher, you will teach a KS2/KS3 class where all pupils have EHCPs:
- Plan and deliver a differentiated curriculum tailored to complex learning needs
- Adapt teaching to ensure all pupils can access learning and reach their potential
- Monitor and assess pupil progress, using outcomes to inform future planning
- Maintain high expectations of behaviour, ensuring a safe and structured classroom
- Work closely with support staff, therapists and families
- Contribute to wider school life, including trips, enrichment and parental engagement
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential for this SEN Teacher role. Experience supporting pupils with SEND or working in a specialist setting is highly desirable. Strong behaviour management and communication skills are essential. A clear understanding of safeguarding, SEND Code of Practice and inclusive education is required. The ideal candidate will be resilient, reflective and committed to ongoing professional development.
This Cambridge school is recognised for its calm environment, strong pastoral care and personalised learning approach, making it an excellent setting for a passionate SEN Teacher to build a long-term career.
KS2/3 SEN Teacher - Cambridge - September 2026 employer: Ribbons & Reeves
Ribbons & Reeves is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and dynamic work environment in Tower Hamlets where you can truly make a difference in the lives of young people. With a strong focus on professional development, ongoing training, and small class sizes, we empower our staff to thrive while fostering a culture of resilience and collaboration. Join us to be part of a team that values impactful mentorship and prioritises the growth of both students and educators alike.
