SEN Early years teacher

Teaching Personnel; Bury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized educational organization is looking for a passionate SEN Early Years Teacher (QTS) to join a nursery in Bury. The successful candidate will create an engaging, inclusive environment, delivering child-centred education tailored for children with additional needs. Responsibilities include planning EYFS-aligned activities, leading support programs, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. This role demands a strong background in inclusive practice and full availability during nursery hours. Candidates from outside the UK cannot apply.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching in EYFS, SEN, or specialist provision.
• Understanding of safeguarding and early childhood development.
• Availability Monday-Friday during nursery hours.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver EYFS-aligned learning activities.
• Support personalised learning programmes and EHCP targets.
• Create a nurturing classroom environment.

Skills

Inclusive practice

Collaboration

Emotional regulation

Child-centred education

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

We are seeking a passionate and qualified SEN Early Years Teacher (QTS) to join a specialist SEN nursery setting in Bury. This role is ideal for a dedicated teacher who thrives in inclusive environments and is committed to supporting young children with a range of additional needs.

You will play a key role in delivering high-quality, child-centred education, supporting early development, communication and emotional regulation through structured, play-based learning.

• Plan, deliver and adapt engaging EYFS-aligned learning activities tailored to individual SEN and developmental profiles.

• Lead and support personalised learning programmes, EHCP targets and early intervention strategies.

• Create a calm, nurturing and structured classroom environment that promotes positive behaviour and emotional regulation.

• Work closely with SENCOs, therapists and support staff to ensure a consistent, multidisciplinary approach.

• Monitor progress through observations, assessments and learning journals, ensuring accurate documentation.

• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, inclusion and best practice.

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

• Experience teaching in EYFS, SEN or specialist provision (or a strong interest in transitioning into SEN).

• Strong understanding of inclusive practice, safeguarding and early childhood development.

• Full availability Monday-Friday during nursery hours.

• Ability to lead, support and collaborate within a multidisciplinary team.

• Experience teaching children with autism, communication needs or sensory processing difficulties.

• Knowledge of EHCPs, early intervention and SEN assessment frameworks.

• Experience working within specialist SEN settings or alternative provisions.

This role requires standard safer recruitment checks, including:

• Two years of employment references.

• Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service (support provided if required).

• Overseas Police checks if applicable.

Due to the nature of the role, applications from outside the UK cannot be considered.