SEND TEACHER- BURNLEY AREA

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Burnley Area

SEND Teacher

Job Type: Part-time (Monday - Wednesday)

Location: Burnley

Start Date: September 2025

Experience: Essential experience working with children who have Special Educational Needs (SEN)

We are seeking a dedicated SEND Teacher to join our team in a mainstream school setting, specifically within the SEND Unit in Burnley. This role is ideal for someone passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with special educational needs.

Day-to-day of the role:

Plan, prepare, and deliver instructional activities that cater to the needs of students with various learning disabilities within the SEND unit.

Create and maintain a safe, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment.

Assess students’ abilities, monitor their progress, and adapt lessons to meet their individual needs.

Collaborate with other teachers, parents, and specialists to develop individualised education plans (IEPs) for students.

Implement behavioural management techniques to foster a positive learning environment.

Utilise specialised instructional strategies to enhance student learning and engagement.<

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Proven experience as a SEND Teacher or similar role.

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Strong understanding of the challenges faced by children with special educational needs.

Ability to create and adapt learning materials to suit individual needs.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Patience, creativity, and dedication to student development.

Relevant teaching qualification and SEN certification.

Benefits:

Supportive and inclusive work environment.

Opportunities for professional development and training in special education.

Competitive salary and benefits package.

Reed are committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Services.

Reed is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a ’disclosure’. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS’s Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application. 

Lancashire County Council has a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available to all applicants upon request. 

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Proposed Interview Date:

TBA 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Lancashire Teaching Agency - 01772 200845

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Applications are by CV to Lancashire.teaching@reed.com. For more information, please call 01772 200845. CV template attached..

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.