Job Description

Job Title: SEN Teacher (Ages 4-16) - Full-Time

Location: Knowsley, Liverpool

Contract Type: Full-Time, Term-Time Only

Role Overview

We are looking for a dedicated and experienced SEN Teacher to join a specialist school in Knowsley, Liverpool, supporting pupils aged 4-16 with a range of additional learning needs. This role involves delivering a broad, differentiated curriculum across a variety of subjects, ensuring every pupil has the opportunity to achieve their full potential in a nurturing and inclusive environment.

Key Responsibilities

Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons across core and foundation subjects

Teach pupils across both primary and secondary age ranges with diverse learning needs

Develop, implement, and review EHCP targets and personalised learning plans

Create a structured, supportive, and inclusive classroom environment

Assess, monitor, and report on pupil progress and attainment

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

Support pupils' social, emotional, and behavioural development through positive relationship-building and effective behaviour strategies

Requirements

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or QTLS (essential)

Previous experience teaching pupils with Special Educational Needs

Strong understanding of a range of needs, including ASD, ADHD, SEMH, and speech, language and communication difficulties

Ability to deliver a broad curriculum and adapt teaching to meet individual learning needs

Excellent classroom management with a calm, patient, 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 lasting difference to the lives of children and young people aged 4-16

Well-resourced specialist setting with a strong focus on staff wellbeing and professional developmentAPPLICATION 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