SEND Teacher

The Manchester College; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Manchester seeks a Specialist SEND Teacher to provide high-quality teaching and support for students with complex needs. In this full-time role, you will assist learners with Education, Health and Care Plans, promote inclusive education, and work towards qualified teacher status with support. This position offers competitive starting salary, generous annual leave, and various benefits including a pension and well-being days.

Benefits

45 days annual leave

3 well-being days per year

Significant pension contribution

Cycle to work scheme

Retail discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Dynamic and skilled in delivering inclusive education.
• Experience working with learners with complex needs.
• Ability to provide targeted interventions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching across Foundation Learning programmes.
• Support students with EHCPs and SEMH needs.
• Advise colleagues on SEND strategies.

Skills

Teaching skills

Understanding of SEND

Compassion

Emotional regulation

Education

Cert Ed/PGCE

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about inclusive education? Do you want to make a real difference to learners with complex needs? We're looking for a dynamic, compassionate, and skilled Specialist SEND Teacher to join our Foundation Learning department and help shape the future for our students. As our Specialist SEND Teacher, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality teaching and targeted interventions for learners across Foundation Learning programmes based at multiple college campuses. Supporting students with a range of complex needs, including those with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, you\'ll ensure every learner has access to a consistent, engaging, and inclusive education. This is a varied and rewarding role involving everything from 1:1 and small group support for disengaged learners, to providing cover across programmes and advising colleagues on effective SEND and SEMH strategies. You\'ll be a calm and professional presence in the classroom, promoting emotional regulation, positive behaviour, and inclusive teaching across a dynamic and diverse provision. We have an exciting opportunity join our Foundation Learning Department as SEND Teacher on a fixed-term (until July 2026), full-time (35 hours per week) basis.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching and targeted interventions for learners across Foundation Learning programmes at multiple college campuses.
• Support students with a range of complex needs, including those with EHCPs and SEMH needs.
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support for disengaged learners and provide cover across programmes as needed.
• Advise colleagues on effective SEND and SEMH strategies and promote emotional regulation, positive behaviour, and inclusive teaching.

Qualifications and Career Development

• At The Manchester College, you will be supported by our Teaching Academy to work towards qualified teacher status for post-16 compulsory education, through a Cert Ed/PGCE. This includes 3-4 hours delivery per week and engagement with a mentor to support your progress in the profession while you work.
• Starting salary for an unqualified teacher is between £28,300.00 - £30,307.50.

Benefits

• It\'s a great way to kick-start a rewarding career with full training and support. Once you\'ve successfully qualified and demonstrated your teaching competence, you\'ll progress to the qualified teacher salary banding.
• Consideration will be given to relevant industry experience and skills with the flexibility to offer increased starting salaries in some circumstances.
• 45 days annual leave bookable plus 8 bank holidays (FTE).
• 3 well-being days per year (FTE).
• Significant pension contribution.
• Retail discounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Cycle to work scheme.