Job Description

SEN Teacher (KS3 & KS4) - Full-Time

Location: Burnley, Lancashire

Contract Type: Full-Time | Term-Time Only

About the School

Our client is a specialist independent school supporting young people aged 11-16 with a range of additional needs, including Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), communication difficulties, and cognition and learning challenges.

The school provides a nurturing, structured, and highly supportive environment where every pupil is encouraged to build confidence, resilience, independence, and the skills needed to succeed both in education and in life beyond school. With a strong focus on inclusion, wellbeing, and personalised learning, the school is committed to helping every learner reach their full potential.

The Role

We are seeking a passionate, adaptable, and committed SEN Teacher to join a dedicated specialist team in Burnley. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced SEN practitioner who is confident delivering a broad and differentiated curriculum to KS3 and KS4 pupils with a wide range of additional needs.

The successful candidate will play a key role in creating engaging learning experiences that support academic progress alongside social, emotional, and personal development.

Key Responsibilities

Plan and deliver creative, engaging, and differentiated lessons across core and foundation subjects for KS3 and KS4 pupils

Adapt teaching strategies to meet a range of SEN needs and learning abilities

Develop and implement personalised learning plans and EHCP targets

Create a safe, structured, and inclusive classroom environment that promotes positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing

Monitor, assess, and report on pupil progress and achievement

Work collaboratively with Teaching Assistants, SENCOs, therapists, and external professionals

Support pupils' communication, independence, confidence, and social development

Use positive behaviour strategies and trauma-informed approaches to support learning outcomes

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

QTS or QTLS (essential)

Experience working with KS3 and KS4 pupils with SEN in mainstream or specialist settings

Strong understanding of ASD, ADHD, SEMH, communication difficulties, and learning needs

The ability to differentiate effectively and deliver engaging lessons across a broad curriculum

Excellent classroom management and behaviour support skills

A calm, patient, and nurturing approach

A commitment to inclusive education and pupil-centred learning

An Enhanced DBS on the update service, or willingness to obtain one

What's on Offer

Competitive salary dependent on experience

Ongoing SEN-focused CPD and specialist training opportunities

Supportive leadership team and collaborative staff culture

The opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people

A rewarding role within a highly supportive specialist education environmentAPPLICATION 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 interviewVeritas 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