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We are searching for a dedicated Qualified SEN Teacher to lead a specialist classroom in Peterborough. This role is designed for a practitioner who excels in high-support environments, specifically working with pupils diagnosed with Autism (ASC), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), and sensory processing needs.
Job Responsibility:
Adaptive Curriculum Innovation: Design and deliver bespoke lesson plans that integrate sensory exploration and functional life skills with core academic targets
Communication Mastery: Integrate a "Total Communication" approach across all lessons, utilising Makaton, PECS, and visual aids
Targeted Progress Mapping: Take ownership of student assessments, focusing on "small-step" trackers
Positive Behaviour Support (PBS): Maintain a low-arousal, highly structured classroom environment that utilises Zones of Regulation
Team Leadership: Manage and empower a dedicated team of Teaching Assistants
Collaborative Advocacy: Work in partnership with parents, educational psychologists, and therapists
Requirements:
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Familiarity with evidence-based frameworks such as Attention Autism (Bucket Time), TEACCH, or Sensory Stories
Emotional Resilience
Compassionate Leadership
An enhanced Child DBS on the Update Service (or a willingness to process one through Randstad)
Nice to have:
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
What we offer:
Elite Daily Rates: £150 - £220 per day (PAYE)
Professional Growth: Access free, senior-level CPD in Team Teach, Advanced Safeguarding, and SEN Leadership
Stability: A full-time, long-term placement in a supportive Peterborough school
Direct Support: Work with a dedicated consultant
Referral Scheme: Earn £300 for every qualified teacher or leader you refer