SEN Teacher (KS3 & KS4

SEN Teacher (KS3 & KS4) (AFBurnK) Burnley, England

Location: Burnley, Lancashire

Contract Type: Full-Time | Term-Time Only

Our client is a specialist independent school supporting young people aged 11–16 with a range of additional needs, including Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), communication difficulties, and cognition and learning challenges.

The school provides a nurturing, structured, and highly supportive environment where every pupil is encouraged to build confidence, resilience, independence, and the skills needed to succeed both in education and in life beyond school. With a strong focus on inclusion, wellbeing, and personalised learning, the school is committed to helping every learner reach their full potential.

We are seeking a passionate, adaptable, and committed SEN Teacher to join a dedicated specialist team in Burnley. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced SEN practitioner who is confident delivering a broad and differentiated curriculum to KS3 and KS4 pupils with a wide range of additional needs.

The successful candidate will play a key role in creating engaging learning experiences that support academic progress alongside social, emotional, and personal development.

• Plan and deliver creative, engaging, and differentiated lessons across core and foundation subjects for KS3 and KS4 pupils
• Adapt teaching strategies to meet a range of SEN needs and learning abilities
• Develop and implement personalised learning plans and EHCP targets
• Create a safe, structured, and inclusive classroom environment that promotes positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
• Monitor, assess, and report on pupil progress and achievement
• Work collaboratively with Teaching Assistants, SENCOs, therapists, and external professionals
• Support pupils’ communication, independence, confidence, and social development
• Use positive behaviour strategies and trauma-informed approaches to support learning outcomes

• QTS or QTLS (essential)
• Experience working with KS3 and KS4 pupils with SEN in mainstream or specialist settings
• Strong understanding of ASD, ADHD, SEMH, communication difficulties, and learning needs
• The ability to differentiate effectively and deliver engaging lessons across a broad curriculum
• Excellent classroom management and behaviour support skills
• A calm, patient, and nurturing approach
• A commitment to inclusive education and pupil-centred learning
• An Enhanced DBS on the update service, or willingness to obtain one

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Ongoing SEN-focused CPD and specialist training opportunities
• Supportive leadership team and collaborative staff culture
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people
• A rewarding role within a highly supportive specialist education environment