SEN Primary Teacher

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

Full-time opportunities

CPD & SEN training

Dedicated education consultant

Experience across specialist settings

Permanent pathways

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking an SEN Primary Teacher to join a specialist primary provision in Greater Manchester, supporting pupils with a range of SEN needs including ASC, MLD, SLD, SLCN, ADHD. You will plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons, working with support staff, therapists, and families to promote progress.

The role focuses on delivering high-quality education, monitoring EHCP targets, and fostering a safe, inclusive learning environment where students grow academically and

Qualifications

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Experience teaching children with SEN/SEND.
• Strong understanding of differentiated teaching and inclusive practice.
• Able to build positive relationships with pupils and families.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and classroom management skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons to meet individual learning needs.
• Collaborate with Teaching Assistants, therapists, and external professionals.
• Monitor and record pupil progress against EHCP targets.
• Support pupils' communication, social development and independence.
• Maintain regular communication with parents and carers.

Skills

SEN teaching

Differentiated instruction

Classroom management

Communication

Collaboration

Relationship building

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

SEN Primary Teacher

Location: Greater Manchester
Contract: Full-Time | Term Time Only
Start Date: Immediate and Ongoing
Pay: Competitive Rates of Pay (Dependent on Experience)
Employer: Teaching Personnel

Inspire, Support, and Transform Lives Through Education

Are you a passionate and dedicated teacher looking to make a genuine difference in the lives of children with Special Educational Needs? Teaching Personnel is currently seeking an enthusiastic SEN Primary Teacher to join a specialist primary provision supporting pupils with a range of moderate to complex additional needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN), ADHD, sensory processing difficulties, social communication needs, and associated emotional and behavioural challenges.

This is a highly rewarding opportunity to work within a nurturing and well-resourced specialist setting where every achievement is celebrated, and every child is encouraged to reach their full potential.

The Role

As an SEN Primary Teacher, you will play a vital role in delivering engaging and differentiated lessons that meet the individual needs of learners. Working alongside experienced support staff, therapists, and senior leaders, you will create a positive and inclusive learning environment that promotes academic progress, confidence, independence, and personal development.

Key responsibilities include:

• Planning and delivering creative, engaging, and differentiated lessons tailored to individual learning needs.
• Developing and implementing personalised learning strategies to support student progress.
• Creating a safe, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment.
• Working collaboratively with Teaching Assistants, therapists, and external professionals.
• Monitoring, assessing, and recording pupil progress against EHCP targets and learning outcomes.
• Supporting pupils' communication, social development, emotional regulation, and independence skills.
• Managing behaviour positively through effective relationship-building and consistent support strategies.
• Maintaining regular communication with parents, carers, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure the best outcomes for pupils.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for an individual who:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Has experience teaching children with SEN, SEND, or additional learning needs.
• Demonstrates a strong understanding of differentiated teaching and inclusive practice.
• Can build positive and meaningful relationships with pupils, families, and colleagues.
• Possesses excellent communication, organisation, and classroom management skills.
• Is patient, resilient, adaptable, and passionate about supporting children with additional needs.
• Has experience within specialist settings, alternative provisions, or mainstream schools with SEND responsibilities (desirable but not essential).

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive weekly pay through PAYE.
• Immediate and long-term full-time opportunities.
• Access to free and discounted CPD and SEN-specific training courses.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated specialist education consultant.
• Opportunities to gain valuable experience across a variety of specialist settings.
• Potential pathways into permanent positions and leadership opportunities.
• A trusted recruitment partner with extensive experience within SEND education.