Special Needs Teacher - Autism Base

Tempest Resourcing Limited; Stockport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized education agency is looking for an experienced SEND Teacher to work in an Autism Base at a Secondary Special Needs School in Stockport. In this full-time role, you will lead a class of 8-12 students aged 11-18, creating engaging lessons and fostering a nurturing learning environment. Ideal candidates will have a PGCE or QTS, experience with Autism, and strong behavior management skills. Competitive pay and ongoing support provided.

Benefits

Competitive pay, paid weekly

Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

Access to additional CPD and training

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with Autism and additional needs.
• DBS on the Update Service is essential.
• Team Teach or similar training preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Planning and delivering engaging lessons.
• Creating a safe and nurturing learning environment.
• Managing behavior using positive support strategies.

Skills

Behaviour management

Adaptability

Positive relationship building

Education

PGCE or QTS (preferred)

Strong SEND classroom experience

Job description

SEND Teacher - Autism Base (Secondary Special Needs School)

Location: Stockport
Agency: Tempest
Start Date: 5th January / Negotiable
Contract: Full-time, Ongoing
Pay: Competitive daily rate (dependent on experience & qualifications)

Tempest are working in partnership with a dedicated Secondary Special Needs School in Stockport to recruit an experienced SEND Teacher for their specialist Autism Base. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive environment and make a meaningful impact on young people with complex needs.

About the Role

You will be leading a small, well-staffed class of 8-12 students, aged 11-18, all with Autism and additional learning needs. Pupils in this class are currently working at Year 3 to Year 7 levels, and may at times become disregarded in the classroom.
The school promotes a calm, structured approach and offers excellent support from a strong team of Teaching Assistants-a minimum of 2 TAs per class, with some groups having up to 4, depending on individual needs.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and delivering engaging lessons (support provided)
• Creating a safe, nurturing and consistent learning environment
• Managing behaviour using positive support strategies
• Working closely with support staff and the wider SEND team
• Differentiating learning to meet a wide range of abilities

Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• PGCE or QTS preferred
• Unqualified teachers considered where strong SEND classroom experience is demonstrated
• Experience working with children with Autism and additional needs
• Strong behaviour-management and de-escalation skills
• A calm, resilient approach and an ability to build positive relationships
• DBS on the Update Service (essential)
• Team Teach or similar training (preferred but not essential)

What Tempest Offers:

• Competitive pay, paid weekly
• A dedicated consultant and ongoing support
• Access to additional CPD and training
• The chance to work in an established, highly regarded SEND setting

How to Apply

To apply, please send your CV to