SEN Teacher

TeacherActive; Bury; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established SEN school in Bury is seeking a compassionate and committed SEN Teacher. You will lead a small class supported by specialist Teaching Assistants, planning creative lessons tailored to diverse needs. The ideal candidate will have QTS, experience with ASC or SEMH, and a nurturing approach. This permanent role offers a supportive leadership team, excellent CPD training, and a welcoming environment where both staff and pupils feel valued. Join us in making a difference.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Supportive senior leadership team

Access to excellent CPD training

Qualifications

• QTS (essential) and a genuine passion for SEN education.
• Experience working with pupils who have ASC, SEMH or complex learning needs.
• A nurturing, patient and resilient approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small class with a high ratio of SEN Teaching Assistants.
• Plan and deliver individualised, creative and differentiated lessons.
• Work closely with external professionals for consistent support.

Skills

QTS

Communication skills

Teamwork

Nurturing approach

Ability to adapt creatively

Job description

TeacherActive are delighted to be supporting awell-established SEN school in Burywho are seeking a long-termSEN Teacherto join their teamas soon as possible. This is a fantastic opportunity for a compassionate, creative and committed teacher who is passionate about improving outcomes for pupils with a wide range of additional needs.

About the School

The school supports pupils withASC, SEMH, MLD, SLD and complex needs, providing a nurturing, structured and holistic environment where every child is supported to succeed. You will be joining a highly supportive leadership team and a staff cohort who work collaboratively to deliver exceptional care and personalised learning.

The Role – SEN Teacher (Long-term Contract)

As a permanent member of staff, you will :

Lead a small, well-supported class with a high ratio of specialist SEN Teaching Assistants.

Plan and deliverindividualised, creative and differentiatedlessons that meet diverse learning and sensory needs.

Use trauma-informed, relational and therapeutic approaches to support behaviour and regulation.

Work closely with pastoral teams, therapists, families and external professionals to deliver consistent support.

Contribute to EHCP reviews, progress tracking and whole-school development.

The Ideal Candidate

We would love to hear from you if you have :

QTS (essential)and a genuine passion for SEN education.

Experience working with pupils who haveASC, SEMH or complex learning needs(or strong transferable experience).

A nurturing, patient and resilient approach.

Excellent teamwork, communication and the ability to adapt creatively.

The drive to make a real difference in a permanent role.

What the School Offers

Apermanent, secure positionwith opportunities for career progression.

A highly supportive senior leadership team who invest in staff wellbeing and development.

Access to excellent CPD training including Autism, Team Teach, communication strategies and therapeutic approaches.

A welcoming, inclusive environment where staff and pupils feel valued.

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services