SEN Teacher

Teacheractive Limited; Sefton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency is seeking an experienced SEN Teacher to support secondary-aged students with complex needs in Rochdale. You will deliver a creative and sensory curriculum designed to foster engagement and communication. The ideal candidate will have QTS, experience in an SEN setting, and strong classroom management skills. This full-time position offers competitive daily rates and opportunities for long-term placements. Join a welcoming team committed to student success.

Benefits

Dedicated SEN specialist consultant

Free access to safeguarding and SEND-focused CPD

Competitive daily rates

Long-term and permanent placement opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in SEND or complex needs setting is required.
• Confident in using communication strategies.
• A proactive, compassionate, and resilient team player is essential.

Responsibilities

• Teach small groups of secondary-aged learners with complex needs.
• Deliver a creative and differentiated curriculum.
• Work with support staff and therapists to meet student targets.
• Create a safe and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Creative teaching

Classroom management

Child-centred approach

Communication strategies (PECS, Makaton, AAC)

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

SEN Teacher

Rochdale

£150 – £210 per day (depending on experience)

Full-time, ongoing position

Are you an SEN Teacher with a passion for supporting students with complex needs? TeacherActive are working with a highly respected SEN school in Rochdale that supports secondary-aged students with a wide range of additional needs, including Autism, SLD, PMLD and complex communication challenges.

This welcoming and inclusive school is seeking an SEN Teacher who can bring creativity, patience and resilience to the classroom — someone who is committed to helping every student achieve their personal best.

The Role

• As an SEN Teacher, you will teach small groups of secondary-aged learners with complex needs.
• Deliver a creative, sensory and differentiated curriculum that promotes engagement, independence and communication.
• Work closely with a strong team of support staff, therapists and senior leaders to meet each student’s EHCP targets.
• Foster a safe, inclusive and positive learning environment where every student feels valued and supported.

The Ideal SEN Teacher

• QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) and previous experience within an SEN or complex needs setting.
• Confident in using communication strategies such as PECS, Makaton or AAC.
• A team player who is proactive, compassionate and resilient.
• Excellent classroom management skills and a child-centred approach.

Why Join TeacherActive

• Dedicated SEN specialist consultant to support you throughout your journey.
• Free access to safeguarding and SEND-focused CPD.
• Competitive daily rates paid through PAYE – no hidden deductions.
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent placements.

If you’re an SEN Teacher ready to take the next step in your career and make a real impact in a Rochdale SEN school, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Jack at TeacherActive Manchester for more details.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer.