Job Description
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Job Title: Multi-Skills Teacher - SEN School/College (Ages 11-19)Location: Burnley, LancashireContract Type: Full-Time, Term-Time Only
Role Overview
We are seeking a versatile and committed Multi-Skills Teacher to join a specialist SEN school/college in Burnley, supporting learners aged 11-19. This role focuses on delivering a practical, skills-based curriculum alongside core subjects, tailored to meet a diverse range of special educational needs and abilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons across a range of subjects, including functional skills, life skills, and vocational learning
- Support learners in developing independence, employability, and everyday living skills
- Adapt teaching strategies to meet a variety of needs, including complex and additional learning difficulties
- Implement and review EHCP targets and personalised learning plans
- Create a safe, structured, and inclusive learning environment
- Assess, monitor, and report on learner progress and development
- Work collaboratively with Teaching Assistants, SENCOs, and external professionals
- Support learners' social, emotional, and behavioural development
Requirements
- QTS/QTLS (essential)
- Experience working with children or young people with SEN, particularly in secondary or post-16 settings
- Strong understanding of needs such as ASD, ADHD, SEMH, and communication difficulties
- Ability to deliver a flexible, multi-skills or vocational-style curriculum
- Practical, hands-on teaching approach with strong differentiation skills
- Calm, patient, and nurturing attitude with effective behaviour management
- Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain)
Benefits
- Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
- Ongoing CPD and SEN-specific training opportunities
- Supportive and collaborative leadership team
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on young people's independence and future pathways
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. xwzovoh We accept applications from all sections of the community.'