SEN Supply Teacher

£150 - £220 per day

Ipswich

Are you looking for the rewarding challenge of Special Educational Needs teaching with the flexibility of a supply schedule?

We are seeking adaptable and resilient Qualified Teachers (QTS) for supply cover at our partner SEN Schools in Ipswich. As a supply teacher in an SEN setting, no two days are the same. You might be supporting SEN students in the class in the morning and facilitating a life-skills session for students in the afternoon. This is the perfect role for educators who thrive on variety and want to broaden their specialist experience without the pressure of full-time planning and meetings.

Your Responsibilities

• Adaptive Delivery: Step into various classrooms and deliver pre-set plans with confidence, adapting the material on the fly to suit the sensory and cognitive needs of the group.
• Positive Climate Control: Quickly build rapport with students using a "low-arousal" approach, maintaining a safe and regulated environment through Positive Behaviour Support (PBS).
• Effective Team Direction: Quickly integrate with the classroom's permanent Teaching Assistants, utilising their student-specific knowledge to ensure safe and effective 1:1 support.
• Communication Access: Utilise the school's existing communication systems-such as Makaton or visual timetables-to ensure students feel secure and understood during a change in routine.
• Feedback & Reporting: Provide concise, helpful handovers for the returning class teacher, noting student engagement and any significant "small-step" achievements.
• Safeguarding Vigilance: Maintain the highest standards of safety and safeguarding, following individual student risk assessments and school policies meticulously.

What You'll Bring to the Team

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS): Mandatory. We welcome Primary, Secondary, or SEN-trained teachers.
• Versatility: The ability to move between different age groups and needs (ASC, SLD, MLD, or SEMH) with a positive and proactive attitude.
• Emotional Resilience: A grounded, patient temperament that allows you to handle the unpredictable nature of an SEN environment with grace.
• Classroom Presence: The confidence to lead a team of TAs and manage a classroom immediately upon arrival.
• Compliance: An enhanced Child DBS on the Update Service (or a willingness to process a new one urgently through Randstad).

Why Partner with Randstad?

• Elite Supply Rates: £150 - £220 per day (PAYE)
• Ultimate Flexibility: Use our easy-to-use app to manage your diary-work as little or as much as you like!
• Diverse Experience: Gain exposure to a variety of Ipswich's top specialist provisions, building your professional network.
• Free Specialist CPD: Access training in Team Teach, Autism Awareness, and Safeguarding to keep your skills sharp.
• Personalised Support: Work with Neeraj, your dedicated consultant who will match you with the schools that best fit your teaching style.
• Referral Bonus: Earn a £300 voucher for every qualified teacher you successfully refer to our supply pool!

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.