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Permanent Primary Special Needs Teacher – Burnley

Company:Luma Education Recruitment Ltd
Salary:£28,000 to £39,520 a year
Hours:Full-time
Location:Burnley
Working pattern:On-site
Job type:Permanent
Posting date:27 Oct 2026
Closing date:20 Nov 2026
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Summary

Permanent Primary Special Needs Teacher – Burnley

Location: Burnley, Lancashire (BB10)

Pay: £28,000 – £39,520 per year

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, term time only

Contract: Permanent

Start date: ASAP

A permanent Primary Special Needs Teacher is required for a Key Stage 1 class at an independent special school in Burnley, Lancashire. The salary is £28,000 – £39,520 per year on the school's own pay scale. The class is small and made up of non-verbal pupils with personal care needs who learn through play. EYFS experience would suit this class well.

About the School

An independent special school in Burnley, opened in September 2026, teaching pupils aged 5 to 18 with complex needs.

What You'll Be Doing

- Teach play-based, sensory lessons to a small KS1 class

- Support communication for non-verbal pupils

- Provide personal care with dignity

- Direct the classroom support staff

- Record progress and keep parents informed

- Help with break duties and school trips

Requirements

- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

- EYFS or KS1 teaching experience

- Experience of teaching pupils with SEN

- Willing to provide personal care

You'll be a caring and patient teacher who wants a permanent role in a small special school.

Why Work with Luma?

- Your own dedicated consultant – personalised support from someone who understands your skills, preferences and career ambitions.

- Market-leading pay rates – competitive rates that recognise your experience and the value you bring.

- Long-term security – access to ongoing contracts and exciting temp-to-perm opportunities.

- Invest in your future – access to ongoing CPD, training and opportunities to develop your skills.

- Reliable weekly payments – prompt, dependable pay with dedicated payroll support.

- Outstanding opportunities – access to rewarding roles across SEN, SEMH, alternative provision and mainstream education.

About Luma Education Recruitment

Luma Education Recruitment is a specialist education recruitment agency connecting exceptional teachers and support staff with schools and specialist settings across the UK. We understand that great education professionals deserve great opportunities, genuine support and a recruitment partner who puts them first.

Luma Education Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates will go through safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS and reference checks.

Luma Education Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

To apply, send your CV to daniel.benson@lumaedrec.com or call 0204 576 4344.

Luma Education Recruitment® – Bright Talent. Bright Futures.

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