£150 - £220 per day

Thetford

Are you an experienced and compassionate Primary Teacher with a genuine passion for supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)?

Do you excel at creating multi-sensory, differentiated learning environments where every young pupil can thrive socially and academically?

Are you seeking a fulfilling, full-time teaching role in a dedicated specialist setting within the Thetford area?

If you are ready to be a crucial leader in early years and primary specialist education, we want to hear from you!

The Opportunity: Specialist Primary Education in Thetford

We are looking for an inspiring and fully Qualified Primary SEN Teacher (QTS) to join a welcoming and child-centred special school in Thetford. This is a full-time position for an educator who understands the complexities of primary-aged children with diverse and significant learning needs. You will be responsible for leading a primary class, managing support staff, and ensuring a nurturing, stimulating, and highly personalised curriculum is delivered daily.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a primary class of pupils with a range of SEN, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), and pupils with communication and sensory needs.
• Plan, prepare, and deliver creative and highly differentiated lessons across the entire primary curriculum, adapting content to meet individual Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) targets.
• Manage and mentor a team of dedicated Teaching Assistants (TAs), providing clear direction and fostering a collaborative, supportive classroom team culture.
• Conduct regular, meaningful assessments to track pupil development, reporting progress accurately and contributing detailed information for annual reviews.
• Integrate therapeutic approaches (e.g., PECS, TEACCH, sensory regulation strategies) into daily practice to support holistic development.
• Maintain rigorous safeguarding and pastoral care for all pupils, ensuring a secure and happy learning environment.

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is mandatory, with experience at the primary level (EYFS/KS1/KS2).
• Substantial and demonstrable experience working as a Class Teacher within a specialist SEN or primary resource provision.
• Expert knowledge of the Primary National Curriculum and how to effectively adapt it for pupils with complex SEN.
• Proven ability to lead a classroom team and effectively deploy support staff.
• A naturally patient, reflective, and energetic practitioner, committed to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare.
• A current Enhanced Child DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain one).

What We Offer

• A competitive salary
• The opportunity to work in a well-resourced, highly collaborative school with a strong focus on pupil wellbeing in the Thetford area.
• Excellent opportunities for specialised training in primary SEN pedagogy and therapeutic teaching methods.
• A leadership role within the classroom where you have significant autonomy to shape the curriculum and learning experience.
• £300 Refer A Friend scheme.

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 neeraj.kommaravalli@randstad.co.uk for more information.

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