SEN Primary Teacher

Role Overview

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated SEN Primary Teacher to join a specialist primary school in Skelmersdale, supporting pupils aged 4-11 with a range of additional learning needs. This rewarding role involves delivering an engaging, personalised curriculum that enables every child to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally within a nurturing and inclusive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver creative, differentiated lessons across the primary curriculum to meet individual learning needs
• Support pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, speech, language and communication needs (SLCN), and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
• Develop, implement, and review Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) targets and personalised learning plans
• Create a safe, structured, and stimulating classroom environment that promotes positive learning experiences
• Assess, monitor, and report on pupil progress, adapting teaching strategies to maximise achievement
• Work collaboratively with Teaching Assistants, the SENCO, therapists, parents, and external professionals to support pupil development
• Foster pupils' confidence, independence, communication, and social skills through positive relationships and consistent behaviour support strategies

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) (essential)
• Previous experience teaching pupils with Special Educational Needs, ideally within a primary setting
• Strong understanding of a range of additional needs, including ASD, ADHD, SEMH, and speech, language and communication difficulties
• Ability to adapt the primary curriculum to meet the needs of individual learners
• Excellent classroom management with a patient, flexible, and nurturing approach
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one

Benefits

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience
• Ongoing CPD and specialist SEN training opportunities
• Supportive leadership team and collaborative working environment
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children with additional needs
• Well-resourced specialist primary setting with a strong focus on staff wellbeing and professional development

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