SEN Primary Teacher

Academics; Frodsham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics is seeking a dedicated SEN Primary Teacher for a specialist independent school in Frodsham. The role focuses on pupils with autism, complex learning needs and sensory integration challenges, delivering personalised education in a calm, structured setting.

You will plan and deliver differentiated lessons, adapt to individual needs, and support the development of independence and life skills while monitoring progress and contributing to EHCP outcomes.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Experience in a primary or SEN setting.
• Strong understanding of SEND and inclusive teaching practices.
• Current safeguarding/child protection training.
• Patient, nurturing and flexible approach.
• Ability to adapt teaching to individual needs.
• Commitment to promoting positive outcomes and pupil independence.
• Experience with autism, sensory needs, communication difficulties or challenging behaviour would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver creative, engaging and differentiated lessons.
• Adapt teaching to meet individual learning, communication and sensory needs.
• Support pupils to achieve academic, social, emotional and life-skills outcomes.
• Develop positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
• Monitor, assess and record pupil progress.
• Contribute to individual education plans and EHCP outcomes.
• Promote independence, communication and confidence.
• Create a calm, structured and nurturing learning environment.
• Support pupils' preparation for greater independence and life beyond education.

Skills

Patience

Nurturing

Adaptability

Flexibility

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Job description

SEN Primary Teacher

Location: Frodsham, Cheshire
Start Date: ASAP / September 2026
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Are you a passionate and dedicated SEN Primary Teacher looking for an opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of children and young people?

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a specialist independent school in Frodsham for an enthusiastic and committed SEN Primary Teacher to join their supportive and dedicated education team.

The school provides a highly personalised education for pupils with autism, complex learning needs, communication difficulties and sensory integration needs. The learning environment is structured, calm and low-arousal, with teaching adapted around each pupil's individual strengths, needs, interests and learning style.

The Role

You will:

• Plan and deliver creative, engaging and appropriately differentiated lessons.
• Adapt teaching to meet individual learning, communication and sensory needs.
• Support pupils to achieve their academic, social, emotional and life-skills outcomes.
• Develop positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
• Monitor, assess and record pupil progress.
• Contribute to individual education plans and EHCP outcomes.
• Promote independence, communication and confidence.
• Create a calm, structured and nurturing learning environment.
• Support pupils' preparation for greater independence and life beyond education.

About You

The successful candidate will be a qualified teacher with a genuine passion for working with children and young people with additional needs.

You will ideally have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Experience working within a primary or SEN setting.
• A strong understanding of SEND and inclusive teaching practices.
• Current safeguarding/child protection training.
• A patient, nurturing and flexible approach.
• The ability to adapt your teaching to individual needs.
• A commitment to promoting positive outcomes and pupil independence.

Experience of working with autism, sensory needs, communication difficulties, complex learning needs or challenging behaviour would be highly advantageous.

Safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to undertake appropriate safer-recruitment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check, and provide suitable references and evidence of qualifications and safeguarding training.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.