SEN Teacher

The Birtenshaw Group; Bolton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SEN Allowance of £2885 per annum in qu

Free parking

Teacher Pension Scheme

Enhanced maternity pay

Sick pay

Training Opportunities

Salary Protection Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme access

Staff recognition schemes

Staff Council

12 weeks leave per year

Job summary

The Birtenshaw Group in Bolton is seeking an experienced SEN Teacher to join our purpose-built school in Bromley Cross. You will teach pupils with complex needs in small classes, supported by a dedicated staff team to maintain routines and consistent approaches.

We adopt a Total Communication approach, focusing on improving communication, reducing anxiety and fostering positive relationships through engaging learning environments and multi-sensory facilities.

Qualifications

• Up-to-date understanding of Special Educational Needs (SEN) principles.
• Ability to coordinate work across the school in at least one subject or key skill area as agreed with the Head Teacher.
• Strong communication with parents/carers, preparing reports and participating in child-focused meetings.
• Ability to recognise, value and raise pupil achievement.
• Use of effective teaching strategies and lesson structures to deliver the curriculum.
• Promotion of social and emotional development and preparation for adulthood where appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an up-to-date understanding of SEN principles, definitions and basic practice.
• Coordinate work across the school in at least one subject or key skill area as agreed with the Head Teacher.
• Communicate and consult with parents/carers, preparing reports and participating in child-focused meetings.
• Recognise, value and raise the achievement of children.
• Use effective teaching strategies and lesson structures to deliver the curriculum.
• Promote social and emotional development and preparation for adulthood where appropriate.

Skills

SEN teaching

Behaviour management

Collaboration

Education

Qualified teacher status (QTS) or equivalent

Job description

The Birtenshaw Group are looking to appoint an experienced SEN Teacher to work within our purpose built, state of art school situated in Bromley Cross, Bolton.

The School .....

The physical environment is of vital consideration when setting the climate for learning. The school building is airy and spacious and provides a calm and safe environment in which pupils can thrive. Adopting a “Total Communication” approach means that we view all behaviour as communication, assessing the function of the behaviour and supporting pupils to communicate more effectively, leading to lower anxiety and improved relationships.

The extensive facilities include: a sensory soft play room, multi-sensory room with immersive technology, sensory integration room, rebound therapy room, a 20 metre hydrotherapy pool with multi-sensory sound and light system and a courtyard garden.

Class sizes are small, on average 8 to 10 pupils. Each class is be led by a suitably qualified teacher with experience of meeting the complex needs of pupils, who is supported by a dedicated team of staff in order to maintain routines and consistent approaches.

About the Role .....

The main duties / responsibilities will include:

• - To maintain an up-to-date understanding of Special Educational Needs (SEN) principles, definitions and basic practice.
• - To effectively co-ordinate the work across the school in at least one given subject or key skill area as agreed with the Head Teacher.
• - To communicate and consult with parents/carers and other appropriate people, preparing reports for and participating in child focused meetings, as required.
• - To recognise, value and raise the achievement of children.
• - To use effective teaching strategies and lesson structures to deliver the curriculum
• - To promote social and emotional development, positive behaviour and, where appropriate to the age group taught, to prepare for adulthood

What we offer .....

• - SEN Allowance of £2885 per annum in line with national teachers pay scales
• - Free parking
• - Teacher Pension Scheme
• - Enhanced maternity pay
• - Sick pay
• - Training Opportunities we have an extensive range of training available delivered by experienced practitioners.
• - Salary Protection Scheme in the event of longer-term absence from work due to illness or injury
• - Employee Assistance Programme access to a 24-hour advice line offering support on a range of life and work, money and family issues and 24 hour medical support including online GP appointments, physiotherapy and mental health support and counselling
• - Staff recognition schemes such as employee of the month and long service awards.
• - Staff Council Gives a voice to staff members to suggest and implement change.
• - 12 weeks leave per year

Closing Date: 16/09/2026 at 9am

Interviews: 28/09/2026

All employees are required to committed to implementing Birtenshaw Group policies and procedures to ensure the health, safety and general welfare of children and adults

The Birtenshaw Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all service users and expects all employees to share and uphold this commitment.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, this means that any potential employee is still required to disclose what would normally be considered a “spent” conviction.

An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required. Information provided by you or the DBS will be dealt with in confidence and in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed via DBS website.

All offers of employment are made subject to safeguarding / pre-employment checks including satisfactory references, pre-employment medical, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.

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