Early Career Teacher - SEN School
| Job Type | Contract (Long Term) |
| Location | Leyland, Lancashire |
| Area | Leyland, United Kingdom |
| Sector | Special Education - SEN Teacher |
| Salary | £150 - £180 per day |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Advertiser | remoteapi |
| Job Ref | AFLeyTeach_1772090489 |
| Job Views | 15 |
- Description
Job Title: ECT SEN Teacher (Ages 4-16) - Full-Time Location: Leyland (Near Preston) Contract Type: Full-Time, Term-Time Only
Role Overview
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Early Career Teacher (ECT) to join a specialist SEN school in Leyland, supporting pupils aged 4-16. This is an excellent opportunity for an ECT looking to begin their teaching career within a nurturing and well-supported specialist setting.
The successful candidate will deliver a broad and differentiated curriculum tailored to meet a diverse range of special educational needs, while developing their practice through structured mentoring and ongoing professional development.
Key Responsibilities
Plan and deliver engaging, adapted lessons across core and foundation subjects
Teach pupils across primary and secondary age ranges with varying needs and abilities
Support the implementation of EHCP targets and personalised learning plans
Create a structured, inclusive, and supportive learning environment
Assess, monitor, and report on pupil progress
Work collaboratively with Teaching Assistants, the SENCO, and external professionals
Promote pupils' social, emotional, and behavioural development
Engage fully with the ECT induction programme, including mentoring and CPD
Requirements
QTS (or pending QTS as an ECT) - essential
A genuine passion for working with pupils with special educational needs
Understanding of needs such as ASD, ADHD, SEMH, and communication difficulties (experience desirable but not essential)
Ability to adapt teaching to meet a range of learning needs
Calm, patient, and nurturing approach
Strong organisational and classroom management skills
Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain)
Benefits
Competitive salary (in line with ECT pay scale)
Structured ECT induction with dedicated mentor support
SEN-focused training and ongoing CPD opportunities
Supportive leadership team and collaborative staff culture
Opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting impact on pupils aged 4-16
If you are an enthusiastic ECT ready to begin your teaching career in a rewarding SEN environment, we would love to hear from you.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION
- All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
- Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
- You must have legal right to work in the UK
- You must be willing to attend a registration interview
Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.
Disclaimer
'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'
