Job Description

SEN Teacher – Cambridge – September 2026

A fantastic opportunity has become available for a dedicated and committed SEN Teacher to join a specialist provision in Cambridge. This well-established setting supports pupils with a wide range of complex needs, with all students holding EHCPs and benefiting from small class sizes and high staff ratios. Located in Cambridge, the school caters for approximately 160 pupils, providing a structured, nurturing environment where progress is measured holistically as well as academically.

• Permanent SEN Teacher role starting September 2026
• M1–M6 salary with strong CPD and career progression
• Small class sizes with dedicated TA support for every SEN Teacher
• Excellent training in SEND, behaviour and safeguarding
• Supportive leadership team with a clear focus on staff wellbeing
• Opportunity to make a genuine impact in a specialist Cambridge setting
• As an SEN Teacher, you will teach a KS2/KS3 class where all pupils have EHCPs
• Plan and deliver a differentiated curriculum tailored to complex learning needs
• Adapt teaching to ensure all pupils can access learning and reach their potential
• Monitor and assess pupil progress, using outcomes to inform future planning
• Maintain high expectations of behaviour, ensuring a safe and structured classroom
• Work closely with support staff, therapists and families as an SEN Teacher
• Contribute to wider school life, including trips, enrichment and parental engagement
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential for this SEN Teacher role
• Experience supporting pupils with SEND or working in a specialist setting is highly desirable
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills are essential
• A clear understanding of safeguarding, SEND Code of Practice and inclusive education
• Resilient, reflective and committed to ongoing professional development

This Cambridge school is recognised for its calm environment, strong pastoral care and personalised learning approach, making it an excellent setting for a passionate SEN Teacher to build a long-term career.

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