SEN Primary Teacher in Skelmersdale

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated SEN Primary Teacher to join a specialist primary school in Skelmersdale, supporting pupils aged 4-11 with a range of additional learning needs. This rewarding role involves delivering an engaging, personalised curriculum that enables every child to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally within a nurturing and inclusive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver creative, differentiated lessons across the primary curriculum to meet individual learning needs.
• Support pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, speech, language and communication needs (SLCN), and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
• Develop, implement, and review Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) targets and personalised learning plans.
• Create a safe, structured, and stimulating classroom environment that promotes positive learning experiences.
• Assess, monitor, and report on pupil progress, adapting teaching strategies to maximise achievement.
• Work collaboratively with Teaching Assistants, the SENCO, therapists, parents, and external professionals to support pupil development.
• Foster pupils' confidence, independence, communication, and social skills through positive relationships and consistent behaviour support strategies.

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) (essential).
• Previous experience teaching pupils with Special Educational Needs, ideally within a primary setting.
• Strong understanding of a range of additional needs, including ASD, ADHD, SEMH, and speech, language and communication difficulties.
• Ability to adapt the primary curriculum to meet the needs of individual learners.
• Excellent classroom management with a patient, flexible, and nurturing approach.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Ongoing CPD and specialist SEN training opportunities.
• Supportive leadership team and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children with additional needs.
• Well-resourced specialist primary setting with a strong focus on staff wellbeing and professional development.

All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy. Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained. You must have legal right to work in the UK. You must be willing to attend a registration interview.

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.