SEND Teacher

Aspire People; Stockport; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Full-time opportunities

CPD and SEN-specific training

Job summary

Aspire People is seeking a dedicated SEND Primary Teacher to join a specialist primary provision in Stockport, England. You will teach pupils with diverse needs, including ASC, MLD, SLD, SLCN, ADHD, and associated challenges, delivering engaging, differentiated lessons within a supportive team.

The role focuses on planning, assessment against EHCP targets, and collaboration with therapists, TAs, and leaders to foster academic progress, confidence and personal development.

Qualifications

• Holds QTS or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching children with SEND or similar learning needs.
• Strong ability to differentiate and provide inclusive teaching.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver creative, differentiated lessons for learners with SEN.
• Develop personalised learning strategies to support progress.
• Create a safe, nurturing, inclusive classroom environment.
• Collaborate with Teaching Assistants, therapists, and external professionals.
• Monitor and record pupil progress against targets and outcomes.
• Support communication, social development, and independence skills.
• Manage behaviour positively through relationships and consistent strategies.
• Maintain regular communication with parents, carers, and multidisciplinary teams.

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (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