SEND Teacher

Tradewind Recruitment; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a qualified SEND teacher for a specialist school in Rochdale. The role is a temporary supply position from September 2026 to cover sickness, teaching KS3 with ASD/SEMH needs, five days a week, 8.30am–3.30pm. Part-time options possible if at least 3 days.

The ideal candidate holds QTS or QTLS, has recent SEND experience, and is prepared for DBS/clearance checks and right-to-work verification. CV with history is required.

Qualifications

• Hold QTS Status or QTLS.
• Recent experience teaching students aged 11–16 with SEND.
• Enhanced DBS Disclosure and clearances (if applicable) and professional references checks.
• Provide a CV with full employment/education history and explain employment gaps.
• Have the legal right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Teach a Key Stage 3 class with ASD, SEMH and other emotional/behavioural needs.
• Create imaginative, adapted lessons to meet individual student needs.
• Work collaboratively with staff, pupils, parents and the multidisciplinary team.
• Direct and support teaching assistants to deliver lessons.

Skills

Inclusion mindset

Collaboration

Lesson planning

Team leadership

Education

QTS/QTLS

Job description

Tradewind are recruiting! Are you a talented Special Needs teacher looking for a new supply role?

Tradewind Recruitment is currently looking for a teacher with experience of teaching students with social and emotional needs to join a specialist SEND school in Rochdale.

This is a temporary supply role for a qualified SEND teacher from September 2026 to cover a temporary sickness absence.

The Role

SEND teacher

Five days a week - 8.30 am to 3.30pm (part time availability would be considered if at least 3 days )

Teaching a key stage 3 age class with ASD, SEMH and other emotional and behavioural needs

The ideal teacher will -

• be committed to inclusion and have a passion
• be an excellent practitioner with the dedication and determination to inspire young people with their learning and development
• be able to create imaginative and adapted lessons which meet individual student needs
• Possess the emotional and physical resilience necessary when working with young people with a range of complex communication, behavioural and medical needs.
• Work collaboratively with other staff, pupils, parents and the multidisciplinary team around the child.
• Be confident and successful team players able to direct the work of teaching assistants.
• While an experienced SEND teacher is preferred, the school are happy to consider applications from secondary teachers with a desire to move into the SEND sector and experience as an SEN TA or with children with complex needs in a support capacity.

The School

Good Ofsted 2022

Oversubscribed Special School for children aged 11 to 19

The school provides education for pupils and students with profound and multiple learning difficulties, severe learning difficulties, autism, moderate learning difficulties and specific learning difficulties.

Excellent facilities for teaching and learning.

"Pupils, including students in the sixth form, take part in enriching activities that help to increase their confidence and develop their independence. These activities help prepare them well to actively participate in events taking place in their local community, such as a recent rowing competition. Students in the sixth form take part in supported internships which help to prepare them for the world of work"

To join us and be successful in this SEND Teacher role, you will need to:

• Hold QTS Status or QTLS
• Recent experience of teaching students aged 11 to 16 with SEND
• This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional references checks
• Provide a CV with a full employment/education history included and any employment breaks must be explained
• Have the legal right to work in the UK