training and education
E-learning modules
£150 - £220 per day
Cambridge
Are you an educator who believes that every "small win" is actually a milestone worth celebrating?
Do you have the professional agility to adapt a complex curriculum into sensory-rich, accessible lessons that meet students exactly where they are?
We are seeking a visionary Qualified SEN Teacher (QTS) to join an "Outstanding" SEN School in the heart of Cambridge. This is a full-time, long-term position working with children and young people who have diverse needs, including Autism (ASC), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), and complex communication profiles. In this Cambridge-based role, you won't just be leading a classroom; you'll be the architect of an environment where students feel safe to explore, learn, and grow at their own pace.
Your Responsibilities
- Bespoke Curriculum Design: Create and deliver individualised learning pathways that balance core academic progress with vital functional life skills and sensory integration.
- Communication Leadership: Foster a "Total Communication" environment by integrating Makaton, PECS, and high-tech AAC devices into every lesson.
- Positive Climate Management: Maintain a low-arousal, highly structured classroom that priorities emotional regulation and utilises Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) strategies.
- EHCP Goal Alignment: Map all learning activities to Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) outcomes, providing detailed evidence of "small-step" progress.
- Team Empowerment: Direct and mentor a dedicated team of Teaching Assistants, ensuring they are effectively deployed to support 1:1 and small-group interventions.
- Collaborative Practice: Work in partnership with Speech and Language Therapists (SaLT), Occupational Therapists (OT), and families to provide a holistic support network for every learner.
What You'll Bring to the Team
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS): Essential. We welcome applications from experienced SEN practitioners or mainstream teachers with a profound commitment to neurodiversity.
- Specialist Pedagogy: A deep understanding of-or a strong desire to learn-frameworks such as Attention Autism, SCERTS, and TEACCH.
- Resilient Leadership: The ability to remain a calm, co-regulating presence during periods of student dysregulation or high-pressure moments.
- Inclusive Advocacy: A genuine passion for ensuring that students with complex needs are treated with the highest level of dignity, respect, and ambition.
- Compliance: An enhanced Child DBS on the Update Service (or a willingness to process a new one through Randstad).
Why Partner with Randstad?
- Elite PAYE Rates: £150 - £220 per day
- Cambridge Stability: Secure a consistent, long-term role in a school that prides itself on world-class facilities and a supportive leadership culture.
- Advanced CPD: Access free, certified training in Team Teach, Autism Awareness, and Safeguarding.
- Personalised Support: Work with Neeraj, your dedicated consultant who understands the specific needs of the Cambridgeshire SEN market.
- 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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