Are you an accomplished Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teacher looking for a structured, highly rewarding long-term role? We are currently recruiting for a full-time, long-term vacancy at a leading specialist provision located near Linton (Cambridgeshire/Essex border). This role offers a unique opportunity to apply your expertise across both early years and primary key stages, supporting pupils with diverse and complex learning pathways.
This is a full-time contract role requiring a dedicated practitioner who can deliver high-quality, semi-formal curricula while maintaining a highly structured environment. Full lesson planning, preparation, and assessment will be required.
Your Weekly Schedule:
Monday: Leading provisions within an Early Years (EYFS) specialist setting, focusing on early intervention and sensory communication.
Tuesday to Friday: Class teaching across two different Key Stage 2 (KS2) nurture classrooms, managing academic progression and emotional regulation.
Key Responsibilities:
Take full responsibility for the planning, preparation, and delivery of highly tailored, semi-formal lessons that cater to a wide range of developmental abilities.
Implement a highly structured SEND approach (incorporating routine, visual schedules, and clear environmental boundaries) to reduce anxiety and promote independent learning.
Support a diverse mix of complex needs, including severe communication barriers and autism-specific sensory profiles.
Confidently manage and de-escalate instances of challenging behaviour, implementing individual positive behaviour support plans (PBSPs) with a calm, resilient, and non-judgemental approach.
Lead and direct classroom support staff (Higher Level Teaching Assistants and Teaching Assistants) to ensure safe, cohesive, and effective learning environments.
Candidate Requirements:
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), QTLS, or a recognised equivalent teaching qualification.
Proven experience teaching pupils with Autism (ASC) and associated complex needs.
Demonstrated experience working within a semi-formal curriculum setting (focusing on life skills, functional academics, and communication rather than purely traditional mainstream metrics).
Deep understanding of highly structured SEND frameworks (e.g., TEACCH principles, robust visual timelines, and low-arousal strategies).
Strong positive behaviour management skills and physical intervention training (e.g., Team-Teach) is highly desirable.
A valid Enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service (or readiness to process one immediately).
Professional Benefits:
Excellent daily rates of pay, scaled directly to your experience level and Main Pay Scale (MPS/UPS) + SEN allowance where applicable.
The stability of a full-time, ongoing contract within a highly supportive and collaborative staff team.
Free access to specialist CPD training updates, including advanced safeguarding and SEND resources.
Guidance from a dedicated, expert consultant with comprehensive knowledge of the Cambridgeshire and Essex specialist education sectors.
Shape Tailored Journeys in Specialist Education
Take the next step in your career where your specialist skills are valued and impactful.
How to Apply: Please forward your current CV and a brief summary of your SEND experience to richard.wilkinson@randstad.co.uk or call our office on 01223 368836 for a confidential discussion regarding this vacancy near Linton.
We are strictly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates will be required to undergo comprehensive vetting, reference checks, and an enhanced DBS disclosure.
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