Vision for Education is recruiting for an SEN Teacher in Barrow-in-Furness | Full-Time Position | Long-term, ongoing position from April 2025

About the Role

Our client school in Barrow-in-Furness is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic SEN Teacher to join their team in April 2025. This full-time position offers an opportunity to support and facilitate the educational and social development of students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in a specialist setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver effective and inclusive lessons that cater to the diverse needs of students with SEND on a variety of learning pathways.

• Adapt teaching methods and resources to accommodate individual learning styles and abilities.

• Create a supportive and nurturing classroom environment that fosters academic progress, emotional well-being, and positive behaviour.

• Collaborate with other teachers, teaching assistants, and support staff to develop Individual Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and implement strategies for student progress.

• Regularly assess and track student progress, providing constructive feedback and identifying areas for improvement.

• Establish strong communication channels with parents, guardians, and external professionals involved in the care and education of students with SEND.

• Stay up to date with the latest educational practices, policies, and developments in the field of special educational needs, integrating them into your teaching approach.

About the School

This SEN Teacher role is an opportunity to work in a welcoming and inclusive school environment with inspiring young people in Barrow-in-Furness working with students aged from 4-19 years old but the vacancy is working within a post-16 classroom. The role involves supporting students with SEND and social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs, including autism, ADHD, and moderate to complex learning difficulties.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of SEN Teacher, you must have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent certification.

• Specialisation or experience in teaching students with SEND, particularly in Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Key Stage 1 (KS1).

• A strong understanding of various learning difficulties, such as autism spectrum disorders, dyslexia, ADHD, and speech and language impairments.

• Extensive knowledge of different teaching strategies, interventions, and resources for SEND students.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and external professionals.

• Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for working with students with SEND.

• Flexibility and adaptability to meet the diverse needs of students in a dynamic educational environment.

Safeguarding

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviews and referencing checks and must hold, or be willing to undergo, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check registered on the Update Service.

About Vision for Education

Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency dedicated to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are a preferred employer for high-quality primary, secondary, and SEND teaching and support staff.

Salary

£140 to £200 per day

Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications. The minimum requirement for this position is Qualified Teacher Status and experience teaching in a specialist setting.

What Vision for Education Offers

As a valued employee of Vision for Education, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.

• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).

• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).

• Full compliance with Agency Workers’ Regulations (AWR) to ensure fair pay and working conditions.

• FREE training to support your professional development, including Team Teach training, online webinars, and safeguarding and child protection updates.

• A generous refer-a-friend or colleague bonus scheme.

• Access to a dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support.

Vision for Education does not discriminate based on age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability, or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit an up-to-date CV via this website. For more information or an informal discussion about the role, please contact Dave Travis on 01772 669322 or email dave.travis@visionforeducation.co.uk.

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