SEN Teacher - Autism and Complex Needs

Aspire People; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career progression

Support from education consultant

Job summary

Aspire People is working in partnership with a specialist SEN school in Rochdale to recruit an experienced SEN Teacher to join their team on a full-time basis.

You will primarily teach within a specialist provision for learners with complex autism and speech, language and communication needs, with flexibility to work across other pathways and EHCP-led curricula. This role welcomes ECTs to apply.

Qualifications

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Experience teaching pupils with autism and complex SEND.
• Ability to support learners with severe autism and communication needs.
• Strong behaviour management and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver lessons tailored to pupils with autism and complex needs.
• Assess and monitor progress, maintain records.
• Collaborate with Teaching Assistants, therapists and families.
• Create a calm, structured, inclusive classroom.

Skills

QTS

SEN experience

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Tools

Alternative communication methods

Job description

SEN Teacher - Autism and Complex Needs

Hours: Full Time, Monday to Friday, Term Time Only

Pay: Up to £240 per day (dependent on experience)

Aspire People is working in partnership with a specialist SEN school in Rochdale to recruit an experienced SEN Teacher to join their team on a full-time basis.

The successful candidate will primarily teach within a specialist provision for learners with complex autism and speech, language and communication needs, although flexibility to work across other pathways within the school may be required. The provision supports pupils with an informal curriculum model, focusing heavily on communication, social interaction, independence and life skills through highly personalised learning approaches. ECTs are welcome to apply.

This role would suit a teacher who is passionate about SEND and has the skills and resilience required to support pupils with significant communication difficulties and complex behavioural needs associated with autism.

You will be responsible for planning, delivering and assessing learning that meets the individual needs of pupils with autism and complex SEND. Many learners require structured routines, specialist communication approaches and a highly personalised curriculum to enable them to engage successfully in education.

The role requires a calm, adaptable and nurturing professional who can build strong relationships while maintaining high expectations for every learner.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons tailored to pupils with autism and complex needs
• Support pupils with significant communication and interaction difficulties
• Develop learning around communication, independence and life skills
• Adapt teaching to meet individual EHCP outcomes
• Work collaboratively with Teaching Assistants, therapists and families
• Use positive behaviour support strategies to manage dysregulation and behaviours associated with autism
• Monitor progress and maintain accurate records
• Create a safe, structured and inclusive learning environment

The successful candidate will:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Have experience teaching pupils with autism and complex SEND
• Be confident supporting learners with severe autism, including behaviours linked to communication, sensory and emotional regulation needs
• Have strong behaviour management and relationship‑building skills
• Be adaptable and willing to work across different specialist provisions where required
• Demonstrate a commitment to inclusive education and personalised learning

Desirable Experience

• SEN school experience
• Autism specialist provision experience
• Knowledge of alternative communication methods
• Experience working with EHCP-led curricula
• Understanding of informal and personalised curriculum models

What Aspire People Offers

• Competitive rates of pay up to £240 per day
• Full-time opportunity within a highly respected SEN setting
• Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant
• Opportunity to develop specialist SEND experience
• Potential for long‑term career progression

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks