SEN Primary Teacher – Specialist Primary School

About the role

We are looking for a passionate SEN Primary Teacher to join a specialist primary school in Skelmersdale. You will work with pupils aged 4‑11 who have a range of additional learning needs, delivering a personalised curriculum that supports academic, social and emotional development.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and deliver differentiated lessons across the primary curriculum.
• Support pupils with ASD, ADHD, speech, language and communication needs, and SEMH.
• Develop, implement and review EHCP targets and personalised learning plans.
• Create a safe, structured classroom environment that promotes positive learning experiences.
• Assess, monitor and report on pupil progress, adapting strategies as needed.
• Collaborate with teaching assistants, the SENCO, therapists, parents and external professionals.
• Foster confidence, independence, communication and social skills through consistent behaviour support.

Required profile

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

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive daily rate, dependent on experience.
• Ongoing CPD and specialist SEN training opportunities.
• Supportive leadership team and collaborative working environment.
• Well‑resourced specialist primary setting focused on staff wellbeing.