KS3 SEN Teacher

Are you an innovative, patient, and adaptable Key Stage 3 teacher looking to make a transformative difference in special education? Whether you prefer the flexibility and balance of day-to-day cover or the fulfilment of leading a specialist classroom in a long-term role, we have immediate opportunities tailored to your aspirations.

We are currently partnering with leading SEN schools, specialist academies, and alternative provisions in Cambridge and across South Cambridgeshire. We are seeking dedicated Secondary Teachers who specialise and are passionate about delivering a tailored Key Stage 3 curriculum to pupils with diverse learning needs during this critical transition phase in their education.

Whether you are an experienced KS3 SEN Teacher, a mainstream secondary subject teacher eager to transition into specialist settings, or an Early Career Teacher (ECT) with a strong ethos of inclusive education, we can match you with the right provision.

• Day-to-Day Cover: Maintain complete control over your schedule. Choose the days you wish to work, explore different specialist secondary settings across Cambridge, and focus on delivering high-quality, engaging lessons.

• Long-Term Opportunities: For teachers seeking stability and deep classroom impact, we offer placements spanning a term or an entire academic year. You will lead a designated KS3 class or subject area, design creative schemes of work, track developmental milestones, and collaborate closely with families and multidisciplinary teams.

• Adapt and deliver an engaging, functional Key Stage 3 curriculum tailored to pupils' cognitive abilities, developmental stages, and targets outlined in their Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).

• Teach pupils across the SEN spectrum, including those with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), or Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN).

• Foster a low-arousal, structured, and safe classroom environment that supports emotional regulation and encourages personal growth.

• Deploy and guide classroom Teaching Assistants effectively to deliver targeted 1:1 interventions and small-group learning tasks.

• Utilise positive behaviour management and de-escalation strategies with composure and empathy.

• Work collaboratively with SENCOs, Speech & Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and pastoral staff to support each student's holistic well-being and academic progress.

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or QTLS with relevant secondary teaching experience.

• Proven experience teaching or supporting Key Stage 3 pupils with special educational needs (in specialist or mainstream environments).

• Strong ability to differentiate subject content flexibly to suit varying developmental levels rather than strictly chronological age.

• A calm, resilient, and proactive approach with strong classroom management skills.

• Familiarity with alternative communication methods (e.g., Makaton, PECS) and de-escalation training (e.g., Team-Teach, MAPA, STEPs) is highly desirable.

• A valid Enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or a willingness to undertake one).

• Competitive daily rates of pay, paid weekly and reflective of your specialist skills and teaching experience.

• A dedicated local consultant with deep knowledge of the secondary and SEN education sector in Cambridge and South Cambridgeshire.

• Complete freedom to set, manage, and update your availability as your schedule changes.

• Access to specialised CPD training opportunities to further enhance your SEN teaching toolkit.

• Direct pathways into permanent contracts and leadership opportunities within local specialist schools.

Take the next step in your specialist teaching career today.

How to Apply: Please send your CV and a brief summary of your teaching background to [email removed] or call [phone removed] for an informal, confidential discussion about active Key Stage 3 SEN Teacher roles in Cambridge.

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.

experience

Teaching

skills

ability to track progression in attainment,background in youth work,behaviour management,building relationships,classroom management,communication,de-escalation techniques,empathy,experience in administering medication,experience in managing challenging behaviour,experience with autism spectrum disorders,experience with learning difficulties,experience with social emotional mental health,inclusiveness,manual handling,marking,mentor experience,personal care experience,planning,resilience,restraint training,speech and language therapy experience

qualifications

QTS

education

high school