SEN Primary Teacher - April 2027

Linq Recruitment Specialists; Bury; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Term time only

Small class setting

Opportunity to lead a brand new class

Job summary

Linq Recruitment Specialists is helping a specialist school in Bury recruit an SEN Primary Teacher for an April 2027 start. The role involves setting up and leading a brand new class for a group of pupils aged 7–16 with EHCPs, addressing autism and communication needs across the primary curriculum.

You will plan differentiated lessons, develop individualised learning programmes, monitor progress with teaching assistants and therapists, and support pupils' personal and sensory needs.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential.
• Experience teaching in SEN or specialist education settings.
• Knowledge of EHCPs, personalised learning and early developmental milestones.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver differentiated lessons across the primary curriculum.
• Develop individualised learning programmes aligned with EHCP outcomes.
• Create a safe, nurturing environment that promotes exploration and independence.
• Monitor progress and collaborate with teaching assistants and therapists.
• Support pupils' personal, physical and sensory needs.

Skills

SEN/inclusive education

EHCP knowledge

Curriculum knowledge EYFS/KS1

PMLD/SLD experience

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

SEN Primary Teacher - April 2027

Location: Bury

Salary: Up to £52,835 per annum

Hours: Full-time, Monday–Friday

Contract: Permanent, term time only

We are currently recruiting for an SEN Primary Teacher to join a successful specialist school in Bury, with a start date of April 2027. The role will involve setting up and leading a brand new class for a new group of pupils, teaching all subjects across the primary curriculum and supporting their individual learning and developmental needs.

The school supports pupils aged 7–16 with EHCPs, primarily catering for those with autism, speech, language and communication difficulties and behavioural needs. Pupils are taught in small classes with support from teachers and teaching assistants.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, play based and differentiated lessons across all areas of the primary curriculum.
• Develop individualised learning programmes in line with EHCP outcomes and early developmental milestones.
• Create a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment that encourages exploration, engagement and independence.
• Monitor developmental progress and work closely with teaching assistants, therapists and other professionals.
• Support pupils' personal care, physical and sensory needs, promoting their wellbeing and development.

About You

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) – essential.
• Experience teaching within an SEN or specialist education setting.
• Experience supporting children with PMLD, SLD and profound or complex needs.
• Understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and KS1 curriculum.
• Knowledge of EHCPs, personalised learning and early developmental milestones.
• Patient, nurturing and adaptable approach, with a passion for supporting children with additional needs.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teaching assistants, therapists, parents and external professionals.

What's on Offer?

• Up to £52,835 per annum
• Permanent, term time only position.
• Monday–Friday working pattern.
• Supportive multidisciplinary environment.
• Small class setting.
• Opportunity to establish and lead a brand new class.
• Rewarding role making a real difference to children's lives.
• Opportunity to develop specialist SEN experience.
• Long-term opportunity within an established school.

If you are interested, then please contact Aria Hyland on [e-mail] or on 07458 142831.