Specialist SEND Support Practitioner

Prospero Teaching; Bury; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is recruiting a Specialist SEND Support Practitioner for a full-time, permanent role in Bury. You will work with pupils aged 11–19 with diverse needs, including autism and sensory impairments, delivering specialist interventions and supporting curriculum access.

The role involves collaborating with teachers, therapists and families to implement IEPs and EHCP targets, mentoring staff, and promoting pupils' learning and independence. Starts Sept 1, 2026 in a school setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in specialist SEND support within a school setting.
• Knowledge of autism and sensory needs, and associated behaviours.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with staff, families, and external agencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert support to pupils with complex learning, sensory, or behavioural needs.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists and families to deliver personalised interventions that promote learning, engagement, and independence.
• Support development and implementation of IEPs and EHCP targets.
• Help pupils access the curriculum, develop life skills, and achieve personal goals.
• Mentor and coach staff in best practice SEND strategies.

Skills

SEND support experience

Autism knowledge

Behaviour support

Communication skills

Job description

Job Title: Specialist SEND Support Practitioner
Area: Bury, Greater Manchester
Start Date: Tuesday 1 st September 2026
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £600-£750 per week (Dependent on experience and responsibilities)
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm

About the School:

We are seeking a Specialist SEND Support Practitioner to join a supportive and inclusive secondary and sixth form school in Bury, working with pupils aged 11–19 with a range of additional needs, including autism, learning difficulties, sensory impairments, and physical disabilities.

Specialist SEND Support Practitioner - Role and Responsibilities:

• Provide expert support to pupils with complex learning, sensory, or behavioural needs.
• Work closely with teachers, therapists, and families to deliver personalised interventions that promote learning, engagement, and independence.
• Support the development and implementation of individual education plans (IEPs) and EHCP targets.
• Use your specialist skills to help pupils access the curriculum, develop life skills, and achieve personal goals.
• Mentor and coach other staff in best practice strategies for SEND support.

Specialist SEND Support Practitioner - What We’re Looking For:

• Professional experience in specialist SEND support, ideally within a school or educational setting.
• Knowledge of autism, sensory needs, behaviour support, and other complex learning difficulties.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with staff, families, and external agencies.
• A patient, adaptable, and empathetic approach, with a commitment to enabling every pupil to thrive.

Specialist SEND Support Practitioner - To Be Eligible You Must:

• Hold the Right to Work in the UK
• Have an enhanced child barred list DBS on the update service (or be willing to apply)
• Be able to provide two professional references (child-related preferred)