SEN Teacher – Special Educational Needs School
Location: Salwick, Near Preston, Lancashire
Salary: M1 – M6 (dependent on experience)
Hours: 40 hours per week
Role Details
Our client is seeking an experienced and dedicated SEN Teacher to join their specialist school, which provides a supportive and nurturing environment for children with Special Educational Needs (SEN). The school caters to boys aged 5-12 with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, along with other associated learning difficulties, including Autism and anxiety-related conditions.
As an SEN Teacher, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality teaching across Key Stages 1 and 2, ensuring a safe, engaging, and structured learning experience. You will be supported by two Teaching Assistants, with small class sizes of up to eight students to provide tailored, individualised support.
About Our Client
Our client is a forward-thinking education provider committed to delivering high-quality education and care for children with special educational needs and disabilities. Their school offers a calm and structured environment where students receive the support they need to achieve their full potential. Rated 'Good' by Ofsted, the school prides itself on its specialist approach, highly skilled staff, and dedication to the personal and academic development of its pupils.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver engaging lessons following a broad and balanced curriculum aligned with Department for Education (DfE) guidelines.
- Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all students in line with safeguarding policies, including PREVENT.
- Assess, record, and report pupil progress in accordance with the school’s policies.
- Manage classroom responsibilities and delegate tasks to Teaching Assistants to enhance the learning experience.
- Support students with their social and emotional development, creating an inclusive and nurturing learning environment.
- Participate in staff meetings, multidisciplinary meetings, and professional development activities.
- Foster strong relationships with students, staff, and parents to promote a positive and supportive school community.
Essential Qualifications & Experience
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), PGCE, Cert Ed, or an equivalent teaching qualification.
- Experience teaching in a primary school setting, ideally across Key Stages 1 and 2.
- Knowledge and experience of working with students with SEN, including Autism, SEMH, and other learning difficulties.
- Understanding of Safeguarding and Child Protection procedures.
- Experience in managing challenging behaviours and implementing effective classroom strategies.
- Experience delivering a differentiated curriculum to meet the diverse needs of students.
What’s on Offer
- Training & Development: A strong commitment to staff development with opportunities for career progression.
- Free Lunch: Enjoy free school meals while on-site.
- Cost-Saving Benefits: Access to discounts through Perkbox, including savings on groceries, phone plans, gym memberships, and more.
- Competitive Pay & Benefits: Enhanced annual leave, company sick pay, pension, and life assurance.
- Healthcare Support: A UK Health Cash Plan to assist with optician and dental bills, with options to include family members.
- Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 support, including online tools and a free counselling service.
- Referral Bonus: Recommend a friend and receive a £1,000 reward (terms apply).
Apply Now
To apply, please send a copy of your up-to-date CV to ali.aslam@teachingpersonnel.com
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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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