KS3 SEN Teacher

Keys Group; Burnley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A special education provider in Burnley is looking for a KS2 SEN Teacher to plan and deliver high-quality education for pupils with complex needs. The role involves engaging with diverse learning requirements, promoting social and academic development through trauma-informed approaches, and collaborating with support staff. Ideal candidates will possess experience in special education and a commitment to safeguarding. Benefits include enhanced pension schemes, referral bonuses, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

NEST enhanced pension scheme

Staff Referral Scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Access to a blue light discount card

Fully funded training and qualifications

Enhanced pay scales based on experience

Employee benefits scheme

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience teaching pupils with complex needs and challenging behaviour.
• Strong understanding of curriculum, assessment, and behaviour management in special education settings.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, evidence-informed lessons.
• Use assessment data to monitor pupil progress.
• Promote pupils’ social, emotional, and academic development.
• Maintain high expectations for behaviour and learning.
• Collaborate with teaching assistants and specialist staff.

Skills

Teaching experience with complex needs

Understanding of curriculum and assessment

Behavior management in special education

Resilience

Empathy

Job description

KS2 SEN Teacher –Clowbridge, Burnley, BB11 5PQ

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 Moorlands View School:

Part of the Keys Group, Moorlands View 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 Keys Group residential homes in the local area. Moorlands View School provides a therapeutic informed approach and specialist support in a nurturing environment.

More can be found about Keys Group and our Therapeutic Education Services here

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, evidence-informed lessons that meet theindividual 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.
• 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 Keys Group

• NEST enhanced pension scheme
• Staff Referral Scheme – Refer a friend to join Keys 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
Keys 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.

The Teacher is accountable to the Headteacher and Proprietor Body for the quality of teaching, pupil progress, safeguarding, and adherence to the Staff Code of Conduct.Keys Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and reference verification.