Teacher of SEND

Job Title: SEND Teacher (Primary & Secondary Opportunities Available)
Location: Chorley
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Contract Type: Full-time (potential for permanent placement)

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for a dedicated and compassionate SEND Teacher to join a supportive specialist school in Chorley. This is a fantastic opportunity for both Primary and Secondary trained teachers, with positions available across both phases within the same setting.

This role is ideal for teachers currently in mainstream education who are considering a move into SEND. If you're looking for smaller class sizes, reduced marking and planning workload, and the chance to make a genuinely meaningful impact on young people's lives, this could be the perfect next step.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)

• Support students with varying needs, including ASD, ADHD, SEMH, and moderate learning difficulties
• Foster a nurturing and inclusive classroom environment
• Work closely with teaching assistants, therapists, and support staff
• Monitor and track student progress, adapting approaches where necessary
• Build strong relationships with pupils to support both academic and emotional development

The Ideal Candidate

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Experience working with children or young people with SEND (in either a specialist or mainstream setting) is highly desirable
• Open to teachers transitioning from mainstream education into SEND
• Patient, resilient, and passionate about supporting pupils with additional needs
• Strong classroom management and adaptability

What's on Offer

• Smaller class sizes allowing for more focused teaching
• Reduced marking and planning compared to mainstream settings
• A highly rewarding role where you can see real progress and impact
• Supportive leadership team and collaborative staff environment
• Opportunities for professional development and SEND-specific training

How to Apply

If you're a teacher looking for a fresh challenge or a more rewarding teaching environment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to explore how this opportunity in Chorley could be the right move for your career.