SEND Teacher

Prospero Teaching; Borough of Rossendale; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is partnering with a pioneering specialist SEND school in Rochdale for a SEND Teacher role. You will plan and deliver a differentiated curriculum for students aged 11–19 with ASD, SEMH, PMLD, SLD, and other needs. The role is full-time and permanent, based in Rochdale.

The successful candidate will hold QTS, be passionate about SEND, and thrive in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment. DBS and safeguarding checks apply.

Qualifications

• QTS with SEND/alternative provision experience.
• Genuine passion for working with young people with complex needs.
• Resilient, creative, and committed to improving practice.
• Strong classroom management with adaptability to changing needs.
• Experience with ASD, SEMH, PMLD, SLD, or MLD is highly desirable.
• Team player in a multi-disciplinary environment.

Skills

QTS

SEND experience

Resilience

Classroom management

ASD/SEMH/PMLD/SLD experience

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Job Title: SEND Teacher
Area: Rochdale, Greater Manchester
Start Date: Monday 5th October 2026 or ASAP
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: 750 - 1,450 per week
Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm, Term time

About the School:

We're partnering with a pioneering specialist SEND school in Rochdale that believes every young person aged 11-19 deserves the opportunity to thrive. As an inspiring specialist SEND community, the school is transforming lives across Rochdale and beyond through its unwavering commitment to every student. If you're passionate about making a meaningful difference, this is a place where your impact will be felt every day.

About the Role:

As a SEND Teacher at this exceptional school, you'll plan and deliver a rich, differentiated curriculum that meets the individual needs of students with a wide range of complex needs - from ASD and SEMH to PMLD and SLD. You'll work across an active, immersive learning environment that challenges students in the right way, at the right pace, with the right support. This is teaching at its most meaningful - where every lesson you deliver has a real and lasting impact.

What We're Looking For:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with experience in a SEND, specialist, or alternative provision setting
• A genuine passion for working with young people with complex and diverse needs
• Resilient, creative, and committed to continuous improvement in your practice
• Strong classroom management skills with the ability to adapt quickly to changing needs
• Experience working with ASD, SEMH, PMLD, SLD, or MLD is highly desirable
• A team player who thrives in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment

To Be Eligible You Must:

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Have an enhanced DBS certificate already on the update service or be willing to apply for a new one
• Provide two professional references from child-related roles
• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero. Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.