Location: Burnley
Contract: Full Time, 1 Year Maternity Cover
Setting: Mainstream Primary School with SEN Unit
Phase: EYFS / KS1
Handover: Scheduled before Summer 2026
Are you a passionate and nurturing SEN Teacher looking for a rewarding long-term role? A welcoming and inclusive primary school in Burnley is seeking a dedicated SEN Teacher to cover a year-long maternity leave, starting in September, with planned handover days before the summer break in 2026.
This is a full-time position working within a well–resourced SEN unit attached to a mainstream primary school. You’ll be supporting pupils across EYFS and KS1 with a range of additional needs, creating a positive, engaging, and inclusive learning environment where every child can thrive.
* Delivering tailored teaching to small groups and individual pupils with SEN
* Working collaboratively with support staff, SENCO, and external professionals
* Creating differentiated learning plans to meet a range of needs
* Monitoring progress and providing high-quality feedback
* Supporting emotional regulation, communication, and developmental milestones
* Ensuring safeguarding and wellbeing are at the heart of all practice
* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
* Experience working with SEN pupils (EYFS/KS1 preferred)
* Strong behaviour management and communication skills
* A patient, nurturing, and adaptable teaching style
* A commitment to inclusive education and personalised learning
* Supportive SLT and experienced SENCO
* A well‑established SEN provision with excellent resources
* Warm, collaborative staff team
* Comprehensive handover before the start of the role
If you are passionate about making a real difference to the lives of young learners with additional needs, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today to secure your place for the September start with handover opportunities before Summer 2026.
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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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