Job Description
SEN Teacher
£150 - £220 per day
Ipswich
Are you a Teacher who believes that every child, regardless of their starting point, deserves a classroom where they can truly belong and succeed?
We are seeking a passionate and resilient Qualified Teacher (QTS) to lead a class at our partner SEN School in Ipswich. This school is a dedicated hub for students with Autism (ASC), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), and complex communication needs. We are looking for an educator who can look past a diagnosis and see a student's potential, using creative, sensory-based pedagogy to make the curriculum accessible and exciting.
Your Responsibilities
* Adaptive Lesson Planning: Transform the National Curriculum into "small-step" learning objectives that align with each student's Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).
* Communication Advocacy: Lead a "Total Communication" environment, utilising Makaton, PECS, and visual aids to ensure every student is understood.
* Positive Co-Regulation: Create a low-arousal, highly structured atmosphere where Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) is at the heart of every interaction.
* Multidisciplinary Teamwork: Work in tandem with onsite Speech and Language Therapists (SaLT) and Occupational Therapists (OT) to integrate therapeutic goals into daily learning.
* Team Mentorship: Lead and empower a dedicated team of Teaching Assistants, ensuring they have the guidance and support needed to facilitate high-quality 1:1 interventions.
* Assessment & Reporting: Use specialist frameworks to track and celebrate the academic, social, and functional milestones of your pupils.
What You'll Bring to the Team
* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS): Mandatory. We welcome applications from experienced SEN specialists or Primary/Secondary teachers with a strong interest in transitioning to special education.
* Resilient Empathy: A calm, compassionate, and grounded approach, especially when supporting students through periods of emotional or sensory dysregulation.
* Creative Innovation: A knack for finding "the hook" that engages a neurodiverse learner, whether through music, technology, or sensory play.
* Consistent Commitment: Our students rely on routine and familiar faces; we are looking for a professional who can commit to a full-time, long-term schedule.
* Compliance: An enhanced Child DBS on the Update Service (or a willingness to process a new one through Randstad).
Why Partner with Randstad?
* Elite Daily Rates: £150 - £220 per day (PAYE)
* Ipswich Stability: Secure a consistent role in a school with excellent facilities and a collaborative, supportive staff room.
* Advanced Professional Growth: Access free, certified training in Team Teach, Autism Awareness, and Safeguarding.
* Personalised Support: Work with Neeraj, your dedicated consultant who understands the Suffolk education landscape and will advocate for your career goals.
* Referral Rewards: Earn a £300 voucher for every qualified teacher you successfully refer to our team!
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 for more information.
We are the UK market leader for recruitment in education. We have nearly two decades of experience helping teachers and support staff find temporary and permanent roles in schools, colleges, and nurseries. We partner with over 2,500 schools each week, supporting more than 135,000 children every day across the country, which allows us to find the right match for your skills.