Job Description

Job Title: SEN Primary Teacher - Full-Time

Location: Skelmersdale

Contract Type: Full-Time, Term-Time Only

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 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