Impactful SEND PPA Cover Teacher (KS1-2)

Prospero Teaching; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking a PPA/SEND Teacher in Rochdale to provide high-quality PPA cover across a KS1-KS2 setting with pupils who have complex needs. You will plan, adapt, and deliver personalised lessons in line with EHCPs and developmental goals.

The role requires a calm, empathetic, and resilient educator capable of independent planning and working with a team including SENCOs, therapists, and families.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Experience teaching in an SEN setting or strong SEN knowledge in mainstream.
• Calm, empathetic and resilient classroom management.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, personalised lessons across classes during PPA cover, planning and preparing engaging lesson content in advance.
• Adapt and differentiate planning to meet EHCP outcomes, developmental milestones, and sensory requirements.
• Support pupils' holistic development—academic, social, emotional, and communication skills—during cover sessions.
• Liaise with class teachers, the SENCO, learning support staff, therapists, and families to ensure a consistent and effective approach.
• Feedback on pupil engagement and progress after each session.

Skills

QTS or equivalent

SEN experience

Empathetic approach

Independent lesson planning

Inclusive education

Job description

Prospero Teaching is seeking a PPA/SEND Teacher in Rochdale to provide high-quality PPA cover across a KS1-KS2 setting with pupils who have complex needs. You will plan, adapt, and deliver personalised lessons in line with EHCPs and developmental goals.

The role requires a calm, empathetic, and resilient educator capable of independent planning and working with a team including SENCOs, therapists, and families.