Primary Teacher

Primary SEN Teacher – Autism Specialist School

Location: Girton, Cambridge

Start Date: Immediate/January 2027

Contract: Full-time

Salary: Competitive – dependent on experience

Are you a passionate Primary Teacher looking for a rewarding new challenge?

We are working with a fantastic specialist autism school in Girton, Cambridge, who are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Primary SEN Teacher with QTS to join their team.

This is a brilliant opportunity for a teacher who wants to take their career in a new direction, develop their specialist SEN experience and make a genuine difference to the lives of children with additional needs.

With excellent opportunities for career progression, ongoing development and the chance to work alongside a supportive and experienced team, this is an opportunity not to be missed!

About the Role

You will be teaching primary-aged pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), delivering engaging and creative lessons that are adapted to meet individual learning needs.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and delivering engaging primary-level lessons.
• Adapting teaching methods to support pupils with autism and additional needs.
• Creating a structured, positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Building strong, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Supporting pupils' academic, social and emotional development.
• Encouraging communication, independence and confidence.
• Working collaboratively with Teaching Assistants and the wider specialist team.
• Monitoring progress and celebrating individual achievements.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Has experience teaching within a primary school setting.
• Has a genuine passion for working with children with autism.
• Is patient, creative, adaptable and enthusiastic.
• Can differentiate lessons to meet a variety of learning needs.
• Has strong classroom management and relationship-building skills.
• Is keen to develop professionally within specialist SEN education.

Previous experience in an SEN or autism setting would be advantageous, although applications from mainstream primary teachers looking to transition into SEN are very welcome.

What's on Offer?

• The opportunity to join a fantastic specialist autism school.
• Excellent career progression opportunities.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• A welcoming and supportive team.
• The opportunity to develop specialist SEN teaching skills.
• A rewarding position where you can genuinely change children's lives.

Interested?

If you're a qualified Primary Teacher looking for a fresh challenge and want to be part of a school where every achievement matters, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply today to find out more about this fantastic opportunity!