SEN English Teacher

Prospero Teaching; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking an SEN English Teacher for a specialist SEND school in Lancashire. The role supports pupils aged 8-18 with Autism and complex needs, using EYFS-inspired methods, phonics and storytelling to make literacy accessible.

The placement runs for at least one month with a likely extension, and is ideal for a candidate with Primary QTS and strong SEND experience. You will work with supportive staff to plan differentiated English lessons and monitor progress.

Qualifications

• Primary QTS is particularly suited for this role.
• Strong understanding of SEND education, especially ASD and complex needs.
• Experience delivering lessons to learners aged 8-18.
• Ability to adapt teaching using EYFS-inspired approaches.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver differentiated English and early literacy lessons.
• Develop phonics, early reading and communication skills.
• Use stories, nursery rhymes, visuals and practical resources to engage learners.
• Break learning into manageable steps with revisits to skills.
• Adapt teaching for ASD and other complex SEND needs.
• Work closely with support staff to encourage participation and independence.
• Record and use assessment to guide next steps.

Skills

Phonics

Early literacy

Storytelling

Communication with SEND

Autism awareness

Inclusive education

Education

Primary QTS

HLTA with SEN experience

Job description

SEN English Teacher

Specialist SEND School - Minimum One-Month Placement - Likely Extension

Are you a Primary Teacher passionate about making literacy accessible to learners with Autism and complex needs?

Can you bring phonics, stories and nursery rhymes to life through creative, personalised teaching?

Are you looking for an SEN English Teacher role where small steps in learning can make a meaningful difference?

A specialist SEND school is recruiting an SEN English Teacher to support children and young people aged 8-18. This role would particularly suit a teacher with Primary QTS, a strong understanding of SEND and a commitment to inclusive education.

The Role - SEN English Teacher

As an SEN English Teacher, you will teach pupils whose learning is broadly within the Reception to Year 3 range, adapting delivery to their individual communication, developmental and sensory needs.

Although pupils are older, aspects of teaching will draw on EYFS approaches, including repetition, play, songs and practical activities. Resources should reflect pupils' interests and respect their chronological age while making learning accessible.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and delivering differentiated English and early literacy lessons
• Developing phonics, early reading and communication skills
• Using stories, nursery rhymes, visuals and practical resources to engage learners
• Breaking learning into manageable steps with opportunities to revisit skills
• Adapting teaching for ASD and other complex SEND
• Working closely with support staff to encourage participation and independence
• Recognising individual achievements and using assessment to guide next steps

The successful SEN English Teacher will understand that communication, engagement and emotional readiness are central to learning.

What's on Offer

• An SEN English Teacher placement lasting at least one month
• Likely extension, depending on the school's requirements
• Opportunities to deliver creative, personalised literacy teaching

Ideal Candidate - SEN English Teacher

• Primary QTS particularly suited to this role
• Strong understanding of SEND education, especially ASD and complex needs
• An experienced HLTA with substantial SEN experience and a strong record of delivering lessons may also be considered