SEN Teacher - Secondary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive leadership

Excellent specialist facilities

Ongoing professional development

Collaborative environment

Meaningful impact on young lives

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD are seeking an SEN Teacher for a secondary special school in Tameside, starting September 2026. The role involves delivering differentiated lessons to pupils with autism and other complex needs, in a supportive, inclusive environment.

Ideal candidates will hold QTS or equivalent and have SEN teaching experience, with strong communication and teamwork skills. A collaborative approach with assistants and therapists is essential to support every learner.

Qualifications

• Must hold QTS or equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching pupils with special educational needs (SEN).
• Ability to adapt teaching for Down syndrome and other additional 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, inclusive classroom where each student can thrive.
• Collaborate with teaching assistants, therapists and other professionals.
• Monitor, assess and celebrate progress while adapting strategies to maximise learning.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.

Skills

SEN experience

Differentiated instruction

Communication skills

QTS

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

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.

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