SEN Teacher - Complex Needs Specialist (Primary)

Prospere Learning Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High quality CPD for all roles

Health Plan - Bupa Level 1

Generous Pension Contribution

Holidays – 26 days + bank holidays

Cyclescheme

Employee Assistance Programmes

Blue Light Card

Job summary

Prospect House Primary Specialist School is seeking an experienced SEN teacher for a fixed-term maternity cover in Manchester. The role offers MPS-UPS plus SEN allowance and begins in October 2026, running until August 2027.

We value specialist practice, collaborative working and strong relationships with pupils, families and multi-agency professionals. The successful candidate will meet QTS standards and contribute to school improvement while delivering a personalised curriculum.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience working with pupils with severe, profound and/or complex learning difficulties.
• Understands communication needs, sensory regulation and personalised curriculum design.
• Passionate about embedding an “I can do” culture.
• Wants to influence practice beyond their own classroom.
• Thrives in a collaborative, reflective and values-driven environment.
• Demonstrates consistently strong classroom practice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a highly personalised curriculum tailored to individual EHCP outcomes
• Plan, teach and assess learning in line with pupils’ complex needs
• Create a safe, inclusive and inspiring classroom environment
• Support and model effective specialist practice
• Work closely with therapists, families and external agencies
• Contribute to self-evaluation and continuous school improvement

Skills

SEN expertise

QTS

Curriculum design

Collaborative working

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Prospect House Primary Specialist School is seeking an experienced SEN teacher for a fixed-term maternity cover in Manchester. The role offers MPS-UPS plus SEN allowance and begins in October 2026, running until August 2027.

We value specialist practice, collaborative working and strong relationships with pupils, families and multi-agency professionals. The successful candidate will meet QTS standards and contribute to school improvement while delivering a personalised curriculum.