SEN Teacher - Sensory Senior Class

Location: Chorley, Lancashire

Start Date: ASAP

Contract: Full-Time (5 Days Per Week)

Salary: £32916 - £51047 per year

Tradewind are seeking a resilient, creative, and nurturing SEN Teacher to lead a Sensory Senior Class at a highly regarded SEN School in Chorley. This is a rewarding opportunity to work with older students who have complex needs, including Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) and Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD).

As this role starts ASAP, we are looking for someone ready to hit the ground running and become an integral part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team.

• Lead a specialised sensory-based curriculum tailored to senior students with complex needs.

• Focus on life skills, communication, and physical wellbeing through sensory stories, hydrotherapy, and tactile learning.

• Manage and lead a team of Teaching Assistants to ensure a high standard of holistic care and education.

• Assess and track progress using small-step frameworks (e.g., P-Levels or Engagement Model).

• Collaborate with parents, carers, and external therapists (SALT, Physio, OT).

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.

• Proven experience working within an SEN setting, specifically with sensory learners or students with SLD/PMLD.

• Strong understanding of sensory integration and non-verbal communication methods (e.g., PECS, Makaton).

• A calm, patient, and empathetic approach, with the ability to manage complex behaviours and medical needs.

• Commitment to a full-time, 5-day-a-week schedule.

• Specialist Facilities: Access to state-of-the-art sensory rooms, hydrotherapy pools, and outdoor learning spaces.

• Supportive Environment: A leadership team that priorities staff wellbeing and professional development.

• Community Impact: Be part of a school that is at the heart of the Chorley community.

• Career Growth: Opportunities for ongoing training in specialist SEN methodologies.

If you are a dedicated SEN Teacher ready for a new challenge in Chorley, we want to hear from you.

To apply, please submit your CV to Christina Grindy (url removed) or call (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion.