SEN Teacher - Lower School
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 23 Ionawr 2026 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 05 Chwefror 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Warrington, Cheshire, WA1 4LS |
| Cwmni: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 4de2d6dd-77f7-4797-8804-e67a04f1ad39 |
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What skills and experience we're looking for
Person Specification for: Teacher
Essential (E)
Desirable (D)
Qualifications
Qualified Teacher Status e.g. Honours Degree
E
Additional qualifications relating to SEND
D
Evidence of continuing professional development
E
Experience
Successful primary/secondary/SEND teaching experiences as appropriate
E
Experience of working in more than one school
D
Experience of working with pupils with a range of SEND
E
Experience of working with pupils with Autism
E
Experience of working in EYFS or within KS1
E
Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of the National Curriculum
E
Good understanding of SEND issues
E
Experience and understanding of the TEACCH, SPELL and SCERTS approaches
D
Experience and understanding of sensory differences and sensory integration approaches
D
Experience and understanding of total communication tools and supports, e.g. AAC
D
Experience of using visual supports with pupils to support understanding, learning & communication
D
A good understanding of how children learn
E
Ability to adapt teaching to meet pupils’ needs
E
Ability to build effective working relationships with pupils
E
Knowledge of guidance and requirements around safeguarding children
E
Knowledge of effective behaviour management and positive behavior support strategies
E
Knowledge of effective teaching and learning strategies
E
A good level of expertise of teaching pupils in the core subjects
E
Experience of sensory issues and strategies
D
Understanding of assessment data and its use to enable pupil progress
E
Experience of carrying out pupil observations
D
Good ICT skills, particularly using ICT to support learning
E
Professional/Personal qualities
A commitment to getting the best outcomes for all pupils and promoting the ethos and values of the school
E
High expectations for childrens’ attainment and progress
E
Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively
E
Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times
E
Commitment to safeguarding and equality
E
What the school offers its staff
Classroom Teacher
Hours: Full-time
Salary: MPS/UPS plus SEN 1
We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced and accomplished teacher to join our outstanding team from April 2026. Applicants must have experience in either the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) or Key Stage 1, along with proven experience of working with young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Experience of working with pupils with Autism is highly desirable.
Green Lane School is an all-age mixed school for children with Moderate, Severe and Complex Learning Difficulties, including Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
This is a tremendous opportunity for the right candidate within a school that was judged to be ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted in its last five consecutive Ofsted Inspections, and is committed to providing the highest quality provision for all of its pupils. The school is designated as a Specialist School for Cognition and Learning and is accredited by the National Autistic Society as an Advanced Accredited School.
Green Lane School is an aware employer and is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as a high priority. The successful applicant will therefore be required to apply for an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Further details can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Online checks of shortlisted candidates will be obtained which form part of our Safer Recruitment procedures and KCSIE Guidance.
For further details and an application form (to download) please see our website – https://www.greenlaneschool.co.uk/vacancies-4;
Please email you’re fully completed by email to the School Business Manager at recruitment@greenlaneschool.co.uk
for any queries.
Closing date: Thursday 5th February at noon
Shortlisting: Friday 6th February
Interviews: Tuesday 10th February
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Person Specification for: Teacher
Essential (E)
Desirable (D)
Qualifications
Qualified Teacher Status e.g. Honours Degree
E
Additional qualifications relating to SEND
D
Evidence of continuing professional development
E
Experience
Successful primary/secondary/SEND teaching experiences as appropriate
E
Experience of working in more than one school
D
Experience of working with pupils with a range of SEND
E
Experience of working with pupils with Autism
E
Experience of working in EYFS or within KS1
E
Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of the National Curriculum
E
Good understanding of SEND issues
E
Experience and understanding of the TEACCH, SPELL and SCERTS approaches
D
Experience and understanding of sensory differences and sensory integration approaches
D
Experience and understanding of total communication tools and supports, e.g. AAC
D
Experience of using visual supports with pupils to support understanding, learning & communication
D
A good understanding of how children learn
E
Ability to adapt teaching to meet pupils’ needs
E
Ability to build effective working relationships with pupils
E
Knowledge of guidance and requirements around safeguarding children
E
Knowledge of effective behaviour management and positive behavior support strategies
E
Knowledge of effective teaching and learning strategies
E
A good level of expertise of teaching pupils in the core subjects
E
Experience of sensory issues and strategies
D
Understanding of assessment data and its use to enable pupil progress
E
Experience of carrying out pupil observations
D
Good ICT skills, particularly using ICT to support learning
E
Professional/Personal qualities
A commitment to getting the best outcomes for all pupils and promoting the ethos and values of the school
E
High expectations for childrens’ attainment and progress
E
Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively
E
Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times
E
Commitment to safeguarding and equality
E
What the school offers its staff
Classroom Teacher
Hours: Full-time
Salary: MPS/UPS plus SEN 1
We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced and accomplished teacher to join our outstanding team from April 2026. Applicants must have experience in either the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) or Key Stage 1, along with proven experience of working with young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Experience of working with pupils with Autism is highly desirable.
Green Lane School is an all-age mixed school for children with Moderate, Severe and Complex Learning Difficulties, including Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
This is a tremendous opportunity for the right candidate within a school that was judged to be ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted in its last five consecutive Ofsted Inspections, and is committed to providing the highest quality provision for all of its pupils. The school is designated as a Specialist School for Cognition and Learning and is accredited by the National Autistic Society as an Advanced Accredited School.
Green Lane School is an aware employer and is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as a high priority. The successful applicant will therefore be required to apply for an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Further details can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Online checks of shortlisted candidates will be obtained which form part of our Safer Recruitment procedures and KCSIE Guidance.
For further details and an application form (to download) please see our website – https://www.greenlaneschool.co.uk/vacancies-4;
Please email you’re fully completed by email to the School Business Manager at recruitment@greenlaneschool.co.uk
for any queries.
Closing date: Thursday 5th February at noon
Shortlisting: Friday 6th February
Interviews: Tuesday 10th February
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.