SEND Teacher

AMA Admin; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Milk Education is recruiting a SEND Teacher for a long-term, full-time placement in Salford, Greater Manchester. The role focuses on supporting pupils with a range of SEND and delivering engaging, differentiated lessons within an inclusive classroom.

The ideal candidate will have QTS or equivalent, experience with SEND, and strong classroom management and communication skills. You will collaborate with TAs, SENCOs, parents and professionals to promote pupil progress and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching pupils with SEND or commitment to develop SEND teaching skills.
• Understanding of inclusive teaching and differentiation.
• Excellent classroom management and communication skills.
• Patient, empathetic, resilient and passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and families.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to pupils' individual learning needs and abilities.
• Support pupils with SEND, potentially including ASC, ADHD, SEMH, MLD and SLD.
• Develop and implement learning strategies to support IEPs and EHCPs.
• Create a safe, inclusive and supportive classroom environment.
• Use effective behaviour management and positive reinforcement to encourage engagement.
• Monitor, assess and record pupil progress and adapt teaching methods.
• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, SENCOs, parents and other professionals.
• Promote pupils' communication, social skills, emotional wellbeing and independence.
• Follow school policies and safeguarding guidelines.

Skills

Strong communication

Classroom management

Differentiated learning

Behaviour management

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

SEND Teacher - Salford

Milk Education | Full-Time | Long-Term Opportunity | Competitive Daily Rate

Location: Salford, Greater Manchester
Salary: Competitive daily rate, dependent on experience and qualifications
Contract: Full-time, long-term, with potential for a permanent position
Start Date: ASAP / To be confirmed

About the Role

Milk Education is working in partnership with welcoming and inclusive schools across Salford to recruit a passionate and dedicated Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Teacher.

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic educator who is committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people with additional needs. You will support pupils with a range of SEND, helping them develop academically, socially and emotionally in a safe, nurturing and stimulating learning environment.

The successful candidate will be confident adapting teaching approaches to meet individual learning needs, creating engaging lessons and promoting positive behaviour, independence and pupil progress.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to pupils' individual learning needs and abilities.

• Support pupils with a range of additional needs, potentially including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD) and Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD).

• Develop and implement appropriate learning strategies to support individual education plans and EHCP outcomes.

• Create a safe, inclusive and supportive classroom environment where every pupil feels valued.

• Use effective behaviour management strategies and positive reinforcement to encourage engagement and participation.

• Monitor, assess and record pupil progress, adapting teaching methods to support individual development.

• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, SENCOs, parents, carers and other professionals.

• Promote pupils' communication, social skills, emotional wellbeing and independence.

• Follow school policies and statutory guidance relating to SEND, safeguarding and child protection.

The Ideal Candidate

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification appropriate to the role.

• Has experience teaching pupils with SEND, or a strong commitment to developing specialist SEND teaching skills.

• Demonstrates a sound understanding of inclusive teaching practices and differentiated learning.

• Has excellent classroom management and communication skills.

• Is patient, empathetic, resilient and passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people.

• Can build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and families.

• Is committed to safeguarding, promoting equality and supporting every learner to reach their full potential.

Why Work with Milk Education?

At Milk Education, we believe in putting educators first. We work to match talented teachers with schools where they can thrive, develop and make a genuine difference.

As a SEND Teacher working with Milk Education, you can benefit from:

• Competitive daily rates, with pay reflective of your experience and qualifications.

• Long-term placements and potential temp-to-perm opportunities.

• Access to CPD opportunities, including safeguarding, SEND and behaviour management training.