Sen Teacher

Engage Education; Ringway; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Specialist educational settings

Ongoing recruitment team support

Professional development & career prog

Job summary

Engage Education is recruiting a passionate SEN Teacher to join a specialist school in Manchester. You will plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to pupils with diverse needs, creating a positive, inclusive classroom where every child can thrive.

With QTS or equivalent, you will monitor progress, collaborate with support staff and parents, and uphold safeguarding standards while helping pupils reach their full potential in a supportive educational setting.

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching children or young people with SEN.
• Strong understanding of differentiated teaching and inclusive learning.
• Excellent classroom management and behaviour management skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and helping every pupil reach their full potential.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons adapted to meet a range of learning needs.
• Teach pupils with SEN, including ASC, ADHD and SEMH.
• Develop and implement individualised learning plans and support strategies.
• Monitor, assess and record pupil progress, adapting approaches as needed.
• Create a safe, nurturing and stimulating classroom environment.
• Promote positive behaviour, emotional regulation and independence.
• Collaborate with Teaching Assistants and support staff to deliver learning.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, parents, carers and external professionals.
• Maintain high expectations for learning, behaviour and personal development.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and promote pupil wellbeing.

Skills

Differentiated teaching

Inclusive learning

Classroom management

Communication skills

Patience & empathy

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

SEN Teacher - Specialist School, Manchester

Inspire learning. Empower every pupil. Make a lasting difference.

Engage Education is recruiting passionate, dedicated and enthusiastic Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teachers to work in a specialist school in Manchester.

Are you a committed teacher who believes every child deserves the opportunity to thrive? Do you have the skills, patience and creativity to deliver engaging lessons that meet the individual needs of pupils with additional needs?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a specialist educational setting where you can make a genuine impact on pupils' academic progress, personal development and future opportunities.

About the Role

As an SEN Teacher, you will plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to the individual learning needs and abilities of your pupils. You will create a positive, inclusive and structured classroom environment where every child feels supported, valued and encouraged to achieve their potential.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and delivering engaging lessons adapted to meet a range of individual learning needs.
• Teaching pupils with special educational needs, including autism (ASC), ADHD and social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH).
• Developing and implementing individualised learning plans and appropriate support strategies.
• Monitoring, assessing and recording pupil progress, adapting teaching approaches where necessary.
• Creating a safe, nurturing and stimulating classroom environment.
• Promoting positive behaviour, emotional regulation, independence and social development.
• Working collaboratively with Teaching Assistants and other support staff to deliver effective learning experiences.
• Building positive relationships with pupils, parents, carers and external professionals.
• Maintaining high expectations for learning, behaviour and personal development.
• Following safeguarding procedures and promoting the wellbeing of all pupils.

What We're Looking For

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification, as appropriate for the role.
• Experience teaching children or young people with SEN, or a strong interest in developing a career in specialist education.
• A good understanding of differentiated teaching and inclusive learning strategies.
• Strong classroom management and positive behaviour management skills.
• Patience, empathy, resilience and excellent communication skills.
• The ability to adapt teaching methods to support pupils with diverse needs and abilities.
• A commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and helping every pupil reach their full potential.

Why Work with Engage Education?

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Opportunities to work in specialist educational settings.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated education recruitment team.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Access to a range of teaching opportunities suited to your experience and interests.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to children and young people with additional needs.

Ready to Inspire the Next Generation?

If you are passionate about delivering inclusive education and helping pupils overcome barriers to learning, develop confidence and achieve their goals, we would love to hear from you!

Location: Manchester

Role: SEN Teacher

Setting: Specialist SEN School