SEND Teacher (Year 7) - Inclusive & Impactful

Rotherwood Education; Burnley; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Rotherwood Education are recruiting a dedicated SEND Teacher to join a supportive school in Burnley for a fixed-term contract from January 2027 to July 2027. The role focuses on Year 7 pupils with moderate learning difficulties, delivering differentiated lessons and targeted support.

You will work with teaching assistants and the SEND team to create an inclusive learning environment, monitor progress, give feedback, and uphold safeguarding procedures and school policies.

Qualifications

• QTS or PGCE required.
• Experience teaching pupils with SEND (ideally including moderate learning difficulties).
• Ability to plan and deliver differentiated lessons for mixed-ability groups.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons mainly for Year 7.
• Teach mixed-ability classes including pupils with SEND.
• Adapt teaching methods and resources to meet diverse needs.
• Break down learning into manageable steps to support understanding.
• Develop pupils' academic, communication and independent learning skills.
• Use effective behaviour management strategies to maintain a positive classroom environment.
• Monitor pupil progress and provide regular feedback.
• Collaborate with teaching assistants and SEND team to support individual learning needs.
• Build positive relationships to encourage confidence and participation.

Skills

QTS or PGCE

SEND experience

Differentiated lessons

Classroom management

Communication skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) / PGCE

Job description

Rotherwood Education are recruiting a dedicated SEND Teacher to join a supportive school in Burnley for a fixed-term contract from January 2027 to July 2027. The role focuses on Year 7 pupils with moderate learning difficulties, delivering differentiated lessons and targeted support.

You will work with teaching assistants and the SEND team to create an inclusive learning environment, monitor progress, give feedback, and uphold safeguarding procedures and school policies.