Senior SEN Teacher - Special Needs Specialist

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wide SEN network

PAYE pay

Immediate opportunities

Permanent roles

Dedicated consultant

CPD training

Career development

Registration process

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is recruiting SEN Teachers for South Manchester, with immediate and ongoing starts in specialist SEN schools. Roles include delivering differentiated lessons and developing personalised plans for pupils with ASC, ADHD, SEMH, and other needs.

Opportunities to work across inclusive environments with strong support from consultants, CPD, and potential for longer-term roles.

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching SEN or in mainstream settings.
• Strong understanding of inclusive teaching practices.
• Knowledge of ASC, ADHD, SEMH and related needs.
• Excellent classroom management and behaviour support.
• Strong communication, organisation and teamwork skills.
• Patient, resilient, and compassionate approach to education.
• Enhanced DBS on Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, differentiated lessons meeting individual needs.
• Create a safe, structured and nurturing learning environment.
• Support students in achieving academic, social, emotional and personal development goals.
• Develop and implement personalised learning plans and EHCP targets.
• Work closely with Teaching Assistants, SENCOs, therapists and external professionals.
• Adapt teaching methods, resources and strategies to maximise pupil engagement and progress.
• Monitor, assess and track student achievement with meaningful feedback.
• Foster positive relationships with pupils, parents, carers and colleagues.
• Promote positive behaviour through trauma-informed approaches.

Skills

QTS

SEN experience

Inclusion practices

SEN needs knowledge

Classroom management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Enhanced DBS

Job description

Teaching Personnel is recruiting SEN Teachers for South Manchester, with immediate and ongoing starts in specialist SEN schools. Roles include delivering differentiated lessons and developing personalised plans for pupils with ASC, ADHD, SEMH, and other needs.

Opportunities to work across inclusive environments with strong support from consultants, CPD, and potential for longer-term roles.