SEN Teacher

Job Title: SEN Teacher - Full-Time

Location: Blackburn, Lancashire
Contract Type: Full-Time, Term-Time Only

Role Overview

We are seeking a dedicated, experienced, and compassionate SEN Teacher to join a specialist special educational needs (SEN) school in Blackburn. The role involves planning and delivering personalised, engaging lessons to pupils with a range of additional needs, ensuring every learner receives the support and opportunities they need to reach their full potential.

The successful candidate will create a safe, structured, and nurturing learning environment, adapting teaching strategies to meet individual learning needs and supporting pupils' academic, social, emotional, and behavioural development.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver differentiated lessons tailored to pupils with a range of special educational needs.
• Adapt teaching methods and resources to accommodate individual learning styles, abilities, and developmental needs.
• Implement and monitor Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) targets and individual learning plans.
• Create a positive, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment that promotes engagement and independence.
• Assess, monitor, and record pupil progress, providing regular feedback and reports.
• Support pupils with needs including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, and communication difficulties.
• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, the SENCO, parents, carers, and external professionals.
• Promote positive behaviour, emotional regulation, communication, and social skills.
• Ensure safeguarding procedures and school policies are consistently followed.

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS), as applicable to the role.
• Previous experience teaching or supporting pupils with special educational needs.
• Strong understanding of SEN teaching strategies, differentiation, and personalised learning.
• Knowledge of EHCPs, individual targets, and inclusive classroom practices.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and behaviour management skills.
• A patient, calm, nurturing, and adaptable approach to teaching.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Enhanced DBS certificate or willingness to obtain one, subject to the applicable recruitment checks.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience and qualifications.
• Opportunities for specialist SEN training and ongoing professional development (CPD).
• Supportive leadership team and collaborative working environment.
• Access to specialist resources and tailored teaching approaches.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives, learning, and development of pupils with additional needs.
• A rewarding role with opportunities to develop your SEN teaching expertise.

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.'