training and education
E-learning modules
£150 - £220 per day
Cambridge
Are you a Primary Teacher who believes that the most important lessons aren't found in a textbook, but in the moments a child finds their voice, their confidence, and their independence?
We are seeking an inspired and highly skilled Qualified Primary Teacher (QTS) to lead a class within our partner "Outstanding" SEN School in Cambridge. This role is designed for an educator who looks past a diagnosis to see a learner's potential. You will be responsible for a small class of primary-aged pupils with Autism (ASC), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), and complex communication needs, requiring a teacher who can blend high-quality pedagogy with a deeply nurturing approach.
Your Strategic Impact: Responsibilities
- Adaptive Curriculum Design: Take the Primary National Curriculum and translate it into "small-step," sensory-rich learning journeys tailored to individual EHCP outcomes.
- Communication Leadership: Create a "Total Communication" environment, expertly using Makaton, PECS, and high-tech AAC devices to ensure every child is heard.
- Positive Co-Regulation: Design and maintain a low-arousal classroom environment, using Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) to help students feel safe and regulated.
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Work in close partnership with onsite Speech and Language Therapists (SaLT), Occupational Therapists (OT), and parents to provide a 360-degree support system.
- Team Management: Lead and inspire a team of 2-3 specialised Teaching Assistants, ensuring they are effectively deployed to facilitate 1:1 and small-group learning.
- Holistic Assessment: Use specialist tracking tools (such as P-Scales or similar frameworks) to record and celebrate the functional, social, and academic progress of your pupils.
What You'll Bring to the Team
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS): Mandatory. We welcome experienced Primary teachers or ECTs with a proven heart for special education.
- Specialist Pedagogy: Familiarity with (or a hunger to master) frameworks such as Attention Autism, TEACCH, and Sensory Stories.
- Resilient Compassion: The ability to remain a calm, steady influence for your students, even during periods of high dysregulation.
- Creative Innovation: A knack for turning everyday objects into learning tools and finding "the hook" that engages a neurodiverse learner.
- Compliance: An enhanced Child DBS on the Update Service (or a willingness to process a new one urgently via Randstad).
Why Partner with Randstad?
- Elite Daily Rates: £150 - £220 per day
- Cambridge Center of Excellence: Work in a school with world-class facilities, including sensory rooms, hydrotherapy pools, and expansive outdoor learning spaces.
- Advanced Professional Growth: Access free, certified CPD in Team Teach, Moving and Handling, and Advanced Safeguarding.
- Personal Advocacy: Work with Neeraj, your dedicated consultant who understands the Cambridge SEN market and will support your career goals.
- Referral Bonus: Earn a £300 voucher for every qualified teacher you successfully refer to our team!
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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