SEN Class Teacher
Pathfinder CofE Primary School, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 3DS17 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
27 April 2026 at 1pm
Date listed
10 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- Mainscale
Additional allowances
Mainscale
SEN Class Teacher job summary
Pathfinder CofE Primary School
Part of the Diocese of Ely Multi-Academy Trust (DEMAT)
is seeking to appoint a Full-Time
SEN Class Teacher
Fixed Term for One Year
Payscale: Mainscale
100% per week
Commencing: September 2026
Are you a passionate and dedicated teacher looking for a new and exciting opportunity?
Do you have experience of working with children with SEND?
Are you ready to join a supportive and nurturing community that works together to achieve the very best outcomes for its pupils in a fully inclusive environment?
An exciting and innovative opportunity has arisen at The Pathfinder C of E Primary School to lead the provision for a small group of Key Stage 1 pupils with a range of complex needs. The children will access the provision for parts of the day and with a view to reintegrating some back into the mainstream classroom.
The successful candidate will work closely with our Assistant Headteacher for Inclusion. You will be responsible for teaching all allocated areas of the curriculum and required to plan, prepare and present lessons that cater for the needs of the whole ability range within the class group.
What we're looking for: -
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Experience working with children or young people with Special Educational Needs
- Confident leadership abilities, including team coordination and supporting support staff
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- Ability to promote positive behaviour and create a supportive classroom atmosphere
- Competent with ICT systems (e.g., Google Suite, email, and school databases)
Other responsibilities include:
- Motivating pupils through enthusiastic, imaginative presentation
- Working collaboratively with colleagues, parents and other professionals to ensure a high standard of education
- Monitoring and assessing pupils' progress, providing regular feedback to pupils, parents and colleagues
- Using a variety of teaching strategies and resources to promote pupils' engagement and learning
- Creating and maintaining a safe and stimulating learning environment for all pupils
- Maintaining discipline within the classroom in line with our Behaviour Policy
Desirable:
- Additional training or qualifications related to SEN/Autism
- Experience with EHCPs, intervention planning, or contributing to school improve
The purpose of this role is to work alongside colleagues in planning, preparing and supporting the teaching and learning of all pupils in your care. For further information about the role, please download the job description attached or visit our website: https://www.demat.org.uk/recruitment
About Us
DEMAT has recently won the Multi-Academy Trust of the Year 2024 at the National School Awards making this is a very exciting time to join us! The award recognises our extraordinary educational achievements as a multi-academy trust. To read more, please visit our website: https://www.demat.org.uk
Pathfinder CofE Primary School is part of the DEMAT family of schools who work in partnership towards the common goal of delivering an excellent education for our pupils and a supportive, enriching place to work for our staff. Pathfinder CofE Primary School is very proud to continue the great work that has been done to better the future lives of our children.
DEMAT is a large multi-academy Trust which consists of 38 primary academies and approximately 7,000 pupils. Our primary focus as a Trust is to ensure that every child in our schools receives a world-class education through a knowledge-rich curriculum which values the arts as well as what may be perceived as more academic subjects. We are unapologetic about holding the highest expectations for our children, for their outcomes as well as their behaviour and personal development. DEMATs vision is to; To learn. To know. To lead out. This sets out what we do as a Trust and how we work with our children to become confident within society and to develop as individuals. This is encapsulated in the DEMAT Promise and underpinned by our values of Love, Community, Trust, Respect and Ambition. To find out more about the Trust, please visit https://www.demat.org.uk/
If we sound like your perfect match, then we want to hear from you! In order to be considered please complete a full application on My New Term.
If you choose to join us, our promise is to offer you:
Career progression opportunities internally and/or across a large number of DEMAT schools.
A supportive work environment with a Trust that understands the importance of enhancing health and wellbeing at work with 24hour access to our Employee Assistant Programme
GP 24/7 service and access to an online health and wellbeing hub
Cycle to Work Scheme
Access to Eyecare Vouchers
Annual flu vaccinations
A generous pension and annual leave entitlement
Inclusive policies and practices
Well-behaved and enthusiastic children.
Strong links with the community and local church groups.
For more information, please download the job description and person specification attached or visit our website: https://pathfinder.demat.org.uk/
Onsite visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged: to arrange an appointment please call 01954 584801 or email head@pathfinderschool.org.uk
Closing Date: 27 April 2026, Midday
(We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a suitable number of internal or external applications)
Interview Date: W/C 27 April 2026
Safer Recruitment
The Diocese of Ely Multi Academy Trust (DEMAT) is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit.
We do not discriminate against staff based on age, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religious or political belief or affiliation, trade union membership, gender, gender reassignment, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, disability, socio-economic background or any other inappropriate distinction or characteristic covered by the Equality Act 2010.
DEMAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. Please be aware that all shortlisted candidates will have an online search conducted as part of DEMATs due diligence checks in line with KCSIE.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 462 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Pathfinder CofE Primary School website
School location
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