SEN Teacher - Secondary

Tradewind Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Supportive leadership

Wellbeing focus

Excellent facilities

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is recruiting for a dedicated SEN Teacher at a secondary special school in Tameside. You will deliver engaging, differentiated lessons to secondary pupils with autism and communication needs, fostering inclusive learning and strong pupil progress.

Join a supportive leadership team with excellent facilities and ongoing professional development, collaborating with teaching assistants, therapists and families to maximise each learner's outcomes.

Qualifications

• Hold QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching pupils with SEN or a genuine passion for SEN.
• Understanding of adapting teaching for learners with Down syndrome and other needs.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver creative, differentiated lessons for individual learning needs.
• Teach and support secondary pupils with SEN, including autism and communication needs.
• Foster a safe, nurturing and inclusive classroom where every student can thrive.
• Collaborate with teaching assistants, therapists and other professionals to support pupil progress.
• Monitor, assess and celebrate individual achievements while adapting strategies for learning.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues to ensure the best support for learners.

Skills

QTS or equivalent

SEN experience

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

SEN Teacher - Secondary Special School

Location: Tameside
Job Type: Full-Time
Contract: Full Academic Year
Start Date: September 2026

SEN Teacher - Full-Time September Start Tameside

Tradewind Recruitment is proud to be recruiting on behalf of a fantastic secondary special school in Tameside, which is looking to appoint a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teacher to join its team on a full-time basis from September for the full academic year.

This rewarding role involves teaching secondary-aged pupils with a range of additional learning needs, including students with autism and communication needs. The successful candidate will be passionate about creating engaging, personalised learning experiences that enable every pupil to develop academically, socially and emotionally.

The Role

As an SEN Teacher, you will:

• Plan and deliver creative, differentiated lessons tailored to meet individual learning needs.
• Teach and support secondary-aged pupils with a range of special educational needs, including Down syndrome and complex needs.
• Foster a safe, nurturing and inclusive classroom where every student can thrive.
• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, therapists and other professionals to support pupil progress.
• Monitor, assess and celebrate individual achievements while adapting teaching strategies to maximise learning outcomes.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues to ensure the best possible support for every learner.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful applicant will:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Have experience teaching pupils with special educational needs, or demonstrate a genuine passion for working within an SEN setting.
• Have an understanding of how to adapt teaching to meet the needs of learners with Down syndrome and other additional needs.
• Be patient, resilient and committed to helping every pupil reach their full potential.
• Possess excellent communication, organisation and teamwork skills.

What the School Offers

• A welcoming and highly supportive leadership team.
• Excellent specialist facilities and resources.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• A collaborative environment where staff wellbeing and development are valued.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting difference to the lives of young people.

Why Work with Tradewind Recruitment?

Tradewind Recruitment is one of the UK's leading education recruitment agencies, dedicated to matching exceptional teachers with schools where they can make a real impact. We offer competitive rates of pay, access to free professional development through The National College, and ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant throughout your placement.

All successful applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check.