SEND Teacher

Aspire People; Oldham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD training

Weekly pay

Career progression opportunities

Dedicated education consultant

Job summary

Aspire People are seeking a SEND Primary Teacher for a specialist primary provision in Oldham, supporting learners with ASC, MLD, SLD, SLCN and more. You will deliver differentiated lessons, collaborate with therapists and staff, and focus on progression, independence and social development.

The role emphasizes inclusive practice, strong relationships with families and a commitment to safeguarding and pupil welfare within a specialist setting.

Qualifications

• Hold QTS or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching children with SEN.
• Strong understanding of differentiated teaching and inclusive practice.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.
• Excellent communication, organisation and classroom management skills.
• Patient, resilient, adaptable and passionate about supporting children with additional needs.
• Experience in specialist settings or SEND responsibilities is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons tailored to individual learning needs.
• Develop and implement personalised learning strategies to support student progress.
• Create a safe, nurturing, inclusive classroom environment.
• Collaborate with Teaching Assistants, therapists, and external professionals.
• Monitor, assess and record pupil progress against EHCP targets.
• Support pupils' communication, social development and independence skills.
• Manage behaviour positively through effective relationship-building.
• Maintain regular communication with parents, carers, and multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

SEN experience

Differentiated teaching

Communication

Classroom management

Relationship building

Patience and adaptability

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

Are you a passionate and dedicated teacher looking to make a genuine difference in the lives of children with Special Educational Needs? Aspire People is currently seeking an enthusiastic SEND Primary Teacher to join a specialist primary provision supporting pupils with a range of moderate to complex additional needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN), ADHD, sensory processing difficulties, social communication needs, and associated emotional and behavioural challenges.

This is a highly rewarding opportunity to work within a nurturing and well-resourced specialist setting where every achievement is celebrated, and every child is encouraged to reach their full potential.

The Role

As an SEND Primary Teacher, you will play a vital role in delivering engaging and differentiated lessons that meet the individual needs of learners. Working alongside experienced support staff, therapists, and senior leaders, you will create a positive and inclusive learning environment that promotes academic progress, confidence, independence, and personal development.

• Planning and delivering creative, engaging, and differentiated lessons tailored to individual learning needs.
• Developing and implementing personalised learning strategies to support student progress.
• Creating a safe, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment.
• Working collaboratively with Teaching Assistants, therapists, and external professionals.
• Monitoring, assessing, and recording pupil progress against EHCP targets and learning outcomes.
• Supporting pupils' communication, social development, emotional regulation, and independence skills.
• Managing behaviour positively through effective relationship-building and consistent support strategies.
• Maintaining regular communication with parents, carers, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure the best outcomes for pupils.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for an individual who:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Has experience teaching children with SEN, SEND, or additional learning needs.
• Demonstrates a strong understanding of differentiated teaching and inclusive practice.
• Can build positive and meaningful relationships with pupils, families, and colleagues.
• Possesses excellent communication, organisation, and classroom management skills.
• Is patient, resilient, adaptable, and passionate about supporting children with additional needs.
• Has experience within specialist settings, alternative provisions, or mainstream schools with SEND responsibilities (desirable but not essential).

Why Work with Aspire people?

• Competitive weekly pay
• Immediate and long-term full-time opportunities.
• Access to free and discounted CPD and SEN-specific training courses.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated specialist education consultant.
• Opportunities to gain valuable experience across a variety of specialist settings.
• Potential pathways into permanent positions and leadership opportunities.
• A trusted recruitment partner with extensive experience within SEND education.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks