TEACHER - SEN

Location

KINGSBURY PRIMARY SCHOOL
School Lane , Chapel House , Skelmersdale , Lancashire , WN8 8EH
Tel: 01695 722991
School website: www.kingsburyprimaryschool.co.uk/
Roll: 133

Information

About Us:
Kingsbury Primary Special School is dedicated to providing a nurturing and creative environment for children with Special Educational Needs (SEN). Our school focuses on positive emotional and social development while ensuring each child receives an individualised education. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated teacher who shares our commitment to empowering children and supporting their unique needs.

We Are Looking For:
We are seeking a creative, empathetic, and confident teacher to join our incredible team. The ideal candidate will have experience working with children with SEN. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality teaching and providing a nurturing, inclusive environment that promotes the well-being and development of every child in your care.

Key Responsibilities:

Delivering creative and tailored lessons for students with a range of SEN, ensuring each child's individual needs are met.

Utilising a Total Communication Approach to support all children and promoting effective communication throughout the school day.

Establishing and maintaining a calm, regulated classroom environment, using positive behaviour support strategies and sensory regulation  to enhance student engagement and well-being.

Leading and inspiring a team of Teaching Assistants (TAs), ensuring effective collaboration to provide the best possible support for our children.

Developing, implementing, and reviewing Personal Learning Objectives (PLOs) for students, ensuring they are tailored to their specific needs and goals.

Building strong relationships with parents, carers, and external agencies to ensure holistic support for each child.

Promoting emotional regulation, resilience, and social skills development to support children's growth towards independence and self-confidence.

Contributing to the ongoing development of school policies and practices related to SEN.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

Experience working with children with Special Educational Needs.

An understanding of a Total Communication approach, including Makaton or other communication tools, to support non-verbal children.

A strong understanding of emotional regulation strategies and a nurturing approach to support children’s development.

Creativity and flexibility in planning and delivering engaging learning experiences.

Strong leadership skills, with experience in guiding and supporting a team of teaching assistants.

A commitment to creating an inclusive, supportive, and safe environment for all children.

Why Join Us?
At Kingsbury Primary Special School, we pride ourselves on our collaborative, supportive staff team. We offer ongoing professional development opportunities and a chance to make a real difference in the lives of children with SEN. You will be part of a caring, passionate team committed to providing the best possible education for every child.

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.

Rehabilitation 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.

Essential Qualifications

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Desirable Qualifications

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Essential Experience

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Desirable Experience

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Proposed Interview Date:

16/05/2025 

For an informal discussion please contact:

Please contact school on 01695 722991

Interview: Observations for teaching 14th May. Interview on the 16th May.

Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

Application form attached. Please send your application and cover letter, no longer than 2 A4 pages to admin@kingsbury.lancs.sch.uk

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form 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.