training and education
E-learning modules
£150 - £220 per day
Thetford
Are you a maker who can see the potential in a block of wood-and the untapped potential in a student with complex needs?
Can you transform a DT workshop into a space where sensory exploration meets practical skill, and where a finished project is a symbol of a student's growing independence?
We are seeking a Qualified SEN DT Teacher to lead the technical arts curriculum within a specialist school in Thetford. This role is designed for a practitioner who understands that for students with Autism (ASC), MLD, or physical disabilities, Design & Technology is a vital outlet for tactile learning and problem-solving. You will be responsible for making the workshop a safe, inspiring, and highly regulated environment where every student can create.
Your Strategic Impact
- Inclusive Workshop Management: Adapt traditional DT projects (woodwork, textiles, or food tech) into accessible, "small-step" tasks that align with various cognitive and physical abilities.
- Safety & Regulation: Maintain a highly structured, low-arousal environment, teaching students the "why" behind safety protocols using visual aids and social stories.
- Sensory Integration: Incorporate tactile and sensory experiences into the design process, allowing students to explore textures, weights, and resistances as part of their material studies.
- Functional Life Skills: Focus on "Design for Life"-teaching students how to use tools safely and effectively, fostering the coordination and confidence needed for post-16 independence.
- EHCP & Assessment: Use specialist tracking to document progress against Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) targets, celebrating milestones in fine motor skills and following multi-step instructions.
- Support Team Leadership: Manage a team of Teaching Assistants to ensure 1:1 safety supervision during practical sessions and effective tool handling support.
Essential Requirements
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS): This is mandatory. We welcome DT specialists with a background in Woodwork, Metalwork, Textiles, or Food Technology who have a strong heart for SEN.
- Specialist Adaptability: The ability to simplify complex technical processes into visual, symbol-supported instructions.
- Resilient Calm: The ability to remain a grounded, co-regulating presence in a busy workshop environment.
- Commitment to Inclusion: A passion for proving that everyone-regardless of their diagnosis-can be a maker and a creator.
- Compliance: An enhanced Child DBS on the Update Service (or a willingness to process one through Randstad).
Why Choose Randstad Thetford?
- Elite Daily Rates: Weekly pay from £150 - £220 (PAYE)
- Local Expertise: Work with Neeraj, your dedicated consultant who knows the Thetford and Norfolk specialist education landscape.
- Specialist CPD: Access free, senior-level training in Team Teach, Autism Awareness, and Health & Safety in the SEN Workshop.
- Stability: Secure a full-time, long-term position in a school that values practical subjects as a cornerstone of SEN development.
- Referral Bonus: Earn £300 for every qualified teacher you successfully refer to us.
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.
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