SEND Teacher

Tradewind Recruitment; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top pay rates

Free CPD courses

Referral scheme

Interview preparation

Lesson planning support

Online timesheets portal

Payroll team in London

Holiday pay option

Social networking events

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a dedicated SEND teacher for a specialist school in Rochdale from September 2026. The role is a temporary supply position covering sickness absence, teaching a KS3 class with ASD, SEMH and related needs.

The ideal candidate will hold QTS (or QTLS) and have recent SEND experience, with the ability to adapt lessons and work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Hold QTS Status or QTLS.
• Recent experience of teaching students aged 11 to 16 with SEND.
• Ability to create imaginative, adapted lessons for diverse needs.

Responsibilities

• Teach a KS3 class with ASD, SEMH and other needs.
• Collaborate with staff, parents, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Direct and support teaching assistants to deliver lessons.
• Maintain high standards of behaviour and inclusion.

Skills

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 player able to direct the work of teaching assistants
• 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 2022Oversubscribed Special School for children aged 11 to 19The 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

Requirements

• 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

Benefits

• Top rates of pay through our attraction of the best education talent
• Access to over 2,500 free training courses, thanks to our partnership with The National College which is why we can offer you more certified CPD courses than any other education recruitment agency
• A generous referral scheme - recommend a friend and earn a reward
• Full interview preparation and assistance - so you're fully prepped and confident, increasing your chances of success
• Help with lesson planning - our support doesn't stop once we've secured you a placement
• A straightforward Online Portal for your timesheets and log your availability
• Our payroll team are onsite in London. Not offshore, not through a third party. We don't leave candidate service or pay to chance
• Holiday pay - You choose if you want to be paid inclusive of holiday pay or bank this to claim in the school holidays
• Free social and networking events to get to know your peers and consultants