SEN Teacher

About the Role

Our client school in Colne is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic SEN Teacher to join their team in November 2025. This full‑time position offers an opportunity to support and facilitate the educational and social development of students with special educational needs and disabilities in a specialist setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver effective and inclusive lessons that cater to the diverse needs of students with SEND on a variety of learning pathways.
• Adapt teaching methods and resources to accommodate individual learning styles and abilities.
• Create a supportive and nurturing classroom environment that fosters academic progress, emotional well‑being, and positive behaviour.
• Collaborate with other teachers, teaching assistants and support staff to develop individual Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and implement strategies for student progress.
• Regularly assess and track student progress, providing constructive feedback and identifying areas for improvement.
• Establish strong communication channels with parents, guardians and external professionals involved in the care and education of students with SEND.
• Stay up to date with the latest educational practices, policies and developments in the field of special educational needs, integrating them into your teaching approach.

About the School

This SEN Teacher role is an opportunity to work in a welcoming and inclusive school environment with inspiring young people in Nelson working with students aged 4‑11 years old. The role involves supporting students with SEND and social, emotional, and mental health needs, including autism, ADHD and moderate to complex learning difficulties.

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent certification.
• Specialisation or experience in teaching students with SEND, particularly in Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) or Key Stage 1 (KS1).
• A strong understanding of various learning difficulties, such as autism spectrum disorders, dyslexia, ADHD and speech and language impairments.
• Extensive knowledge of different teaching strategies, interventions and resources for SEND students.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, parents and external professionals.
• Patience, empathy and a genuine passion for working with students with SEND.
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet the diverse needs of students in a dynamic educational environment.

Safeguarding

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff will undergo thorough interviews, reference checks and must hold, or be willing to undergo, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check registered on the Update Service.

Salary

£140 to £200 per day, dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum requirement is Qualified Teacher Status and experience teaching in a specialist setting.

Benefits

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly via PAYE.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Compliance with Agency Workers\’ Regulations (AWR) to ensure fair pay and working conditions.
• FREE training to support professional development, including Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding/child protection updates.
• A generous refer‑a‑friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support.
• Vision for Education does not discriminate based on age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit an up‑to‑date CV via the website. For more information or an informal discussion about the role, please contact Dave Travis or email .