Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teacher – Cambridge

About the role

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled SEN Teacher to join our specialist school in Cambridge. This permanent, full‑time position starts on 1 September 2026 and offers the chance to make a real impact on the lives of young people with diverse special educational needs.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, personalised lessons for pupils with SEND, including ASD, SEMH, MLD/SLD, and communication needs.
• Create a nurturing, structured, and stimulating classroom environment.
• Collaborate with teaching assistants, therapists, and families to support holistic pupil development.
• Use adaptive teaching strategies and specialist approaches to promote communication, independence, and emotional regulation.
• Assess and track progress, contributing to EHCP targets and reviews.

Required profile

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND in school‑based or specialist provision.
• Patience, resilience, creativity and a passion for inclusive education.
• Strong behaviour‑management, communication and relationship‑building abilities.
• Commitment to pupil wellbeing, safety and progress.

Required skills

What we offer

• Warm, welcoming and highly supportive team.
• Well‑resourced classrooms and specialist facilities.
• Small class sizes enabling tailored teaching.
• Excellent CPD and career progression opportunities.
• Positive, inclusive, child‑centred culture.