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Job Title: KS3 SEN Teacher

Salary: £27,456 - £43,014 per annum

Location: Burnley, Lancashire

Contract: Full time, Permanent (40 hours per week)

Purpose of the Role

To plan and deliver high-quality, inclusive teaching that meets the diverse needs of pupils with complex needs and challenging behaviours.

At this School:

Part of the Education Group, this School is a welcoming and nurturing provision. A co-educational independent special school that provides a supportive and personalised education programme for pupils aged between 7-16. The school caters for pupils with complex social emotional and mental health needs.

The majority of our pupils are Children Looked After, living in Education Group residential homes in the local area. This School provides a therapeutic informed approach and specialist support in a nurturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

* Plan and deliver engaging, evidence-informed lessons that meet the individual needs of pupils, including those with SEND and trauma histories.

* Use assessment data to monitor pupil progress and adapt teaching strategies accordingly.

* Promote pupils’ social, emotional, and academic development through trauma-informed and therapeutic approaches.

* Maintain high expectations for behaviour and learning, consistent with the school’s behaviour policy and Staff Code of Conduct.

* Collaborate with teaching assistants and specialist staff to provide effective support

Requirements

* Proven experience teaching pupils with complex needs and challenging behaviour

* Strong understanding of curriculum, assessment, and behaviour management in special education settings.

* QTS/QTLS qualification

* Commitment to professional conduct, safeguarding, and the Staff Code of Conduct.

* Ability to plan, deliver, and assess effective teaching and learning

* Resilience, empathy, adaptability, and passion for supporting vulnerable pupils

Benefits of Joining Education Group

* NEST enhanced pension scheme

* Staff Referral Scheme – Refer a friend to join Education Group and split a £500 referral bonus between you

* Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

* Access to a blue light discount card

* Fully funded training and qualifications for all colleagues

* Enhanced pay scales based on experience and qualifications

* Employee benefits scheme such as wellbeing app and a range of discounts

* Life assurance

Commitment to Equality and Armed Forces Covenant
Education Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including veterans and military families, through our Armed Forces Covenant. Eligible service personnel and veterans are guaranteed an interview when their military experience is detailed in their CV. We provide veteran-friendly policies, peer support, and military awareness training.

Safeguarding
We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts require an enhanced DBS check.

School tours are highly welcomed as a part of our interview selection process.

Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of suitable applications.

Please contact Mathure on (phone number removed), for further information