SEN Teacher

New Bridge Learning Centre; Failsworth; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

New Bridge Learning Centre in Oldham invites applications for a SEN Teacher to work with pupils with autism and special educational needs. You will use autism-informed approaches to support development and progress and contribute to an inclusive, supportive learning environment.

The role requires commitment to reflective practice, resilience and strong collaboration with families and colleagues. This permanent, full-time post offers a values-led culture and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of autism and early developmental learning profiles.
• Applies structured teaching and autism-informed approaches such as Attention Autism and TEACCH principles.
• Translates specialist understanding into calm, consistent and effective classroom practice.
• Supports gradual, individualised progress and careful interpretation of learning.
• Models high-quality practice for others and fosters engagement with pupils.

Skills

Autism understanding

Structured teaching

Attention Autism

TEACCH principles

Co-regulation strategies

Classroom management

Progression mindset

Reflective practice

Modeling for staff

Emotional resilience

Job description

SEN Teacher based at New Bridge Learning Centre

CAPTION:

• Company: Teaching Vacancies
• Salary: Not specified
• Hours: Full-time
• Location: Oldham, OL8 3PH
• Job type: Permanent
• Posting date: 12 Oct 2026
• Closing date: 21 Oct 2026

What skills and experience we're looking for

• has a strong understanding of autism and early developmental learning profiles
• can apply structured teaching and autism-informed approaches such as Attention Autism, TEACCH principles and co-regulation strategies
• translates specialist understanding into calm, consistent and highly effective classroom practice
• is confident working in environments where progress is gradual, individualised and carefully interpreted
• brings reflective, precise and consistent practice to complex learning needs
• can model and develop high-quality practice in others
• understands that regulation, trust and engagement are the foundations of learning
• remains calm and grounded when supporting pupils through dysregulation
• brings resilience, emotional intelligence and a genuine commitment to connection

What the school offers its staff

• A supportive, values-led culture rooted in inclusion and high expectations
• Generous pension scheme
• High-quality CPD through our dedicated Everyone Learning Team
• Hospital Saturday Fund (HSF)
• Trust TOIL scheme for all staff
• Flexible working opportunities, including PPA at home where appropriate
• The opportunity to be part of a team committed to creating meaningful futures for both pupils and staff
• Progression opportunities into leadership roles

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), medical, online and social media, prohibition from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references, suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.