training and education
E-learning modules
£150 - £220 per day
Cambridge
Are you ready to use the power of storytelling and language to unlock the potential of students who communicate in unique ways?
Do you have the creative flair to turn a piece of literature into a multi-sensory experience and compassion to help a student find their voice, whether through words, signs, or symbols?
We are searching for a passionate Qualified English Teacher to join a specialised SEN school in Cambridge. This is a full-time, long-term role where you will lead the literacy curriculum for students with complex needs, including Autism (ASC), Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), and speech, language, and communication needs (SLCN). In this setting, you aren't just teaching a subject; you are providing the tools for self-expression and independence.
Your Responsibilities
- Sensory Literacy Delivery: Adapt classic and contemporary texts into sensory stories, using tactile props and visual aids to make the curriculum accessible to students with profound learning barriers.
- Communication-First Pedagogy: Integrate Colourful Semantics and Widgit Symbols into your lessons to help students build sentence structures and expand their vocabulary.
- Functional Language Skills: Focus on "real-world" English, teaching students how to interpret signs, follow instructions, and express their needs to foster independence beyond the classroom.
- EHCP Milestone Leadership: Take ownership of tracking progress toward Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) literacy targets, celebrating the "small-step" victories that represent significant growth.
- Team Mentorship: Lead a team of Teaching Assistants to deliver high-impact 1:1 reading interventions and speech and language activities.
- Positive Behaviour Support (PBS): Maintain a low-arousal, structured environment using Zones of Regulation to ensure students feel safe and regulated enough to engage with their learning.
What You'll Bring to the Team
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS): This is mandatory. We welcome English specialists from mainstream backgrounds who have a strong heart for SEN, as well as experienced specialist teachers.
- Inclusive Expertise: Familiarity with communication tools such as Makaton, PECS, or other alternative and augmentative communication (AAC) methods.
- Creative Resilience: The ability to pivot your lesson plan instantly to meet the emotional or sensory needs of your students while maintaining a calm, supportive presence.
- A Collaborative Spirit: A drive to work closely with Speech and Language Therapists (SLTs) and parents to ensure a unified approach to each child's communication development.
- Compliance: An enhanced Child DBS on the Update Service (or a willingness to process one via Randstad).
Why Lead with Randstad Cambridge?
- Competitive Daily Rates: £150 - £220 per day (PAYE), reflecting your QTS expertise and the importance of this specialist role.
- Local Stability: Secure a stable, full-time placement in a well-resourced Cambridge school that priorities staff wellbeing.
- Specialist CPD: Access free, certified training in Team Teach, Autism Awareness, and Safeguarding.
- Dedicated Consultant: Work with Neeraj, your personal consultant who understands the Cambridge SEN market and will support you every step of the way.
- Referral Bonus: Earn a £300 voucher for every qualified teacher you successfully refer to the Randstad family!
How to Apply
If you are a dedicated and supportive individual ready to make a difference in a school setting, please apply immediately with your CV or contact Neeraj at neeraj.kommaravalli@randstad.co.uk for more information.
We are the UK market leader for recruitment in education. We have nearly two decades of experience helping teachers and support staff find temporary and permanent roles in schools, colleges, and nurseries. We partner with over 2,500 schools each week, supporting more than 135,000 children every day across the country, which allows us to find the right match for your skills.
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