Send Teacher

Vision For Education Ltd.; Burnley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily PAYE rates

Guaranteed pay scheme

Social and networking events

Pension contributions

CPD to aid professional development

Dedicated consultant

Job summary

Vision for Education is partnering with a specialist school in Burnley to recruit a SEND Teacher for a full-time post starting after the October half-term on 2 November 2026. The role involves teaching a KS1 class with complex additional needs, with experience in EYFS/KS1 and play-based learning highly valued.

The successful candidate will work within a multidisciplinary team, supporting pupils with communication needs and personal care requirements in a nurturing, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Hold QTS and eligibility to teach in the UK.
• Experience teaching EYFS/KS1 or SEND settings.
• Confident supporting pupils with complex needs and non-verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, play-based learning tailored to pupil needs.
• Teach pupils working significantly below age-related expectations.
• Support non-verbal pupils using visual/alternative communication.
• Assist with personal care needs as required.
• Create a nurturing, inclusive learning environment.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support development.
• Adapt activities to meet diverse learning requirements.
• Monitor progress and celebrate small achievements.

Skills

Play-based learning

KS1 experience

Non-verbal support

Personal care support

Strong communication

Inclusion focus

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

SEND Teacher (KS1/EYFS) - Burnley, Lancashire

Vision for Education is working in partnership with a specialist school in Burnley, Lancashire to appoint a dedicated and compassionate SEND Teacher. This rewarding full-time SEND Teacher role in Burnley, Lancashire is due to commence following the October half-term break on 2nd November 2026 and offers the opportunity for a long-term position, with the potential to become permanent in 2027 for the right candidate.

The Role

This SEND Teacher position in Burnley, Lancashire will involve teaching a Key Stage 1 class of pupils with complex additional needs. The successful SEND Teacher will ideally have experience across both EYFS and Key Stage 1, with a strong understanding of play-based learning and early developmental approaches.

The role will include:

• Planning and delivering engaging, play-based learning opportunities tailored to individual pupil needs.
• Teaching pupils working significantly below age-related expectations.
• Supporting non-verbal pupils through the use of visual communication strategies and alternative communication methods.
• Working with pupils who require personal care support throughout the school day.
• Creating a nurturing, safe and highly inclusive learning environment.
• Working closely with a multidisciplinary team to support pupils' educational, social and personal development.
• Adapting learning activities to meet a wide range of complex learning needs.
• Monitoring progress and celebrating small-step achievements.

This SEND Teacher opportunity in Burnley, Lancashire would suit a patient, creative and adaptable practitioner who is passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of children with additional needs.

The School

The school is a specialist setting in Burnley, Lancashire that provides education and support for pupils with a range of complex learning difficulties and disabilities. Staff are committed to creating an environment where every child is valued, supported and encouraged to achieve their individual potential.

The school promotes a holistic approach to learning, placing equal importance on communication, independence, wellbeing and academic development. Pupils benefit from highly personalised learning programmes designed to meet their individual needs, helping them to develop confidence and essential life skills.

This SEND Teacher role in Burnley, Lancashire offers the opportunity to join a committed and supportive team that places children at the heart of everything they do.

Requirements

To be considered for the SEND Teacher role in Burnley, Lancashire, you will:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Have experience teaching within EYFS, KS1 or SEND settings.
• Be confident supporting pupils with complex learning needs.
• Have experience teaching or supporting non-verbal pupils.
• Be comfortable supporting pupils with personal care needs.
• Have a strong understanding of play-based and early developmental learning approaches.
• Demonstrate excellent communication, behaviour management and relationship-building skills.
• Be committed to inclusion and ensuring every pupil can access learning and achieve success.

Applications are welcomed from teachers looking for long-term opportunities as well as those interested in a temporary - to - permanent / temp-to-perm route.

What we offer

As part of our team, you benefit from:

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. (Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration.)
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.

About us

We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality educators.

We're part of The Edwin Group, an education alliance here to do good and are proud to be named in The Sunday Times Top 100 Best Places to Work in the UK 2026.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.