SEND Teacher

Prospero Teaching; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is partnering with a pioneering specialist SEND school in Rochdale (Greater Manchester). We are recruiting a SEND Teacher to plan and deliver a differentiated curriculum for students aged 11-19 with complex needs, including ASD, SEMH, PMLD and SLD.

You will create engaging lessons in an immersive classroom, assess progress, and work with a multi-disciplinary team to support every learner. A Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and Right to Work in the UK are essential, with

Qualifications

• QTS with SEND experience preferred
• Ability to differentiate instruction for complex needs
• Strong classroom management and collaborative skills

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver a differentiated curriculum for students with complex needs
• Create an immersive, engaging learning environment
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to support student progress

Skills

QTS

SEND experience

Classroom management

Team player

Adaptability

Resilience

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Job Title: SEND Teacher

Location: Rochdale, Greater Manchester

Start Date: Tuesday 1st September 2026

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £750 - £1,250 per week

Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm, Term time

About the School

We're partnering with a pioneering specialist SEND school in Rochdale that believes every young person aged 11‑19 deserves the opportunity to thrive. As an inspiring specialist SEND community, the school is transforming lives across Rochdale and beyond through its unwavering commitment to every student. If you're passionate about making a meaningful difference, this is a place where your impact will be felt every day.

About the Role

As a SEND Teacher at this exceptional school, you'll plan and deliver a rich, differentiated curriculum that meets the individual needs of students with a wide range of complex needs – from ASD and SEMH to PMLD and SLD. You'll work across an active, immersive learning environment that challenges students in the right way, at the right pace, with the right support. This is teaching at its most meaningful – where every lesson you deliver has a real and lasting impact.

What We're Looking For

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with experience in a SEND, specialist, or alternative provision setting
• A genuine passion for working with young people with complex and diverse needs
• Resilient, creative, and committed to continuous improvement in your practice
• Strong classroom management skills with the ability to adapt quickly to changing needs
• Experience working with ASD, SEMH, PMLD, SLD, or MLD is highly desirable
• A team player who thrives in a collaborative, multi‑disciplinary environment

To Be Eligible You Must

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Have an enhanced DBS certificate already on the update service or be willing to apply for a new one
• Provide two professional references from child‑related roles
• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people