Early Career Teacher - SEN School

Contract job recruited via Veritas (London, UK)
Job Reference AFLeyTeach_1772090489
Closing date March 28, 2026
Location Leyland, United Kingdom
Status Contract
Contact Roscoe Price Moor
+64 273124286
rpricemoor@veritas-education.com

About this job

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.'

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