SEN Teacher

SEN Teacher (SENTeach

KS2FY8) Lancashire, England

Location: FY8 Area, Lancashire

Pay: £143 - £207 per day (dependent on experience and whether PAYE or Umbrella)

Start Date: September 2026 or before for right person

Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term

Reeson Education is proud to be partnering with a specialist secondary setting in the FY8 area to recruit a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teacher for a full‑time, long‑term position starting in September 2026.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced SEN Teacher to join a highly supportive specialist setting that caters for pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and associated additional needs. Although the pupils are secondary-aged, the successful SEN Teacher will primarily be delivering learning at a KS2 level, adapting the curriculum to meet individual learning needs and EHCP outcomes.

The school is seeking a nurturing and adaptable SEN Teacher who can create a calm, structured and engaging learning environment where pupils feel safe, understood and able to thrive both academically and personally.

• Plan and deliver engaging and differentiated lessons tailored to individual pupil needs
• Deliver a broad and balanced curriculum at KS2 level
• Adapt teaching strategies to support pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition and associated needs
• Create a structured, nurturing and supportive classroom environment
• Use visual supports, communication strategies and sensory approaches to maximise engagement
• Monitor progress and use assessment effectively to inform planning
• Support communication, emotional regulation, independence and confidence
• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, therapists and pastoral teams
• Contribute to EHCP reviews, target setting and pupil progress meetings
• Maintain high expectations for learning, behaviour and personal development
• Ensure safeguarding and pupil wellbeing remain at the centre of your practice

• Experience teaching KS2 pupils
• Previous experience supporting pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
• Experience with in a SEND, SEMH or specialist provision setting
• Strong understanding of adaptive teaching and differentiated learning
• Knowledge of EHCPs and outcomes‑based provision
• Excellent classroom management and behaviour support skills
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils, families and staff
• A calm, patient and resilient approach
• A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs

• Experience working with non‑verbal pupils
• Additional SEND or autism‑specific training
• Experience working alongside therapists and multidisciplinary teams
• Experience with in specialist autism or SEND provisions
• Knowledge of sensory regulation strategies and communication support systems

• A highly supportive leadership team
• Small class sizes and excellent staff‑to‑pupil ratios
• Ongoing CPD and specialist SEND training
• Strong pastoral and therapeutic support across the setting
• Well‑resourced learning environments
• A welcoming and collaborative staff team
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to young people’s lives
• Long‑term stability and career development opportunities

This SEN Teacher opportunity offers the chance to join a specialist setting where relationships, wellbeing and personalised learning are at the heart of everything they do. The successful SEN Teacher will play a key role in helping pupils develop academically, socially and emotionally whilst preparing them for future success.

If you are an experienced SEN Teacher, a Primary Teacher looking to move into specialist education, or a passionate SEN Teacher with experience supporting pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition, we would love to hear from you.