SEN Primary Teacher

Academics; Warrington; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The SEN Primary Teacher role is at a specialist independent school in Frodsham, Cheshire. The successful candidate will teach in a highly personalised setting for pupils with autism, complex learning needs and communication difficulties, creating a calm, supportive environment to meet individual strengths and needs.

Key responsibilities include differentiated lesson planning, progress monitoring, and contributing to IEP/EHCP outcomes, with a focus on developing independence and life-skills for

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 to teaching.
• Ability to adapt teaching to individual learning and needs.
• Commitment to promoting pupil independence and positive outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver differentiated, engaging lessons.
• Adapt teaching to meet individual learning, communication and sensory needs.
• Support pupils to achieve academic, social, emotional and life-skills outcomes.
• Develop positive relationships with pupils and monitor 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 beyond education.

Skills

Experience in primary or SEN

Send and inclusive teaching practices

Safeguarding training

Patient and nurturing approach

Adapt teaching to individual needs

Commitment to pupil independence

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

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.

If you are a qualified and passionate SEN Teacher looking for a rewarding new opportunity in Frodsham, we would love to hear from you.

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