Primary Mainstream SEND Teacher

Primary Mainstream SEND Teacher

Job Title: SEND Teacher (EYFS - Year 2)

Location: Preston, Lancashire

Start Date: September 2026

Salary: M3 - UPS (dependent on experience)

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

A welcoming and inclusive mainstream primary school in Preston is seeking an experienced and passionate SEND Teacher to join their dedicated team from September 2026.

This is a full-time role within the school's specialist provision, supporting pupils from EYFS to Year 2 who present with a range of additional needs, with a significant focus on Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The successful candidate will lead tailored teaching and interventions, ensuring all learners are supported, challenged, and celebrated.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, deliver and assess high-quality, individualised teaching for pupils with SEND, primarily ASD.
• Create a safe, stimulating and nurturing classroom environment that promotes engagement and learning.
• Work closely with support staff, external agencies, and families to ensure consistent and effective provision.
• Contribute to EHCP reviews and maintain detailed records of progress and support strategies.
• Foster positive relationships and encourage independence, communication, and social development.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Experience teaching in a primary setting, ideally across EYFS to KS1.
• A strong background in supporting pupils with SEND, particularly those with ASD.
• Excellent knowledge of adaptive teaching strategies and early childhood development.
• A nurturing, flexible approach and the ability to work as part of a collaborative, supportive team.

In return, the school offers:

• A positive and supportive working environment.
• Access to high-quality CPD and SEND-focused training.
• A well-resourced SEND provision with a strong leadership team.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'