Teacher (SEN)

Prospere; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Teacher SEN to join their vibrant team. This permanent full-time role offers the chance to make a significant impact on the lives of children with special educational needs. You will work in a supportive environment, helping students aged 3-11 achieve their potential through tailored educational programs. The school is committed to fostering strong partnerships with families to ensure every child has a positive learning experience. If you are passionate about making a difference and have the necessary qualifications, this is an exciting opportunity for you.

Benefits

High quality CPD for all roles

Bupa Level 1 Health Plan

Generous Pension Contribution

Good holidays

Cyclescheme

Employee Assistance Programmes

Credit Union

Flexible working options

Mental Health First Aid

Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Qualified to teach and work in the UK.
• Experience with children with complex learning difficulties.

Responsibilities

• Ensure personalized educational programs for students.
• Foster a positive working environment for learning.
• Liaise with internal and external support agencies.

Skills

Communication Skills

Relationship Development

Experience with SEN

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Teacher SEN to join our fantastic team at Prospect House Primary Specialist School.

This is a permanent, full time role starting September 2025. The salary for this post is MPS-UPS plus SEN point 1.

We’re looking for:
You will need to be qualified to teach and work in the UK with excellent communication skills and the ability to develop effective relationships. Experience of working with children and/or young people with communication, severe, profound or complex learning difficulties is highly desirable.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a Special Educational Needs School, supporting children aged 3-11 in our beautiful purpose-built building with significant learning needs and other associated additional needs, aged 3 – 11 years old.

We work partnership with families to provide the very best education and outcomes for our children. We ensure that through this partnership each child will have a positive and successful experience where they are able achieve their potential and make outstanding progress.

Main purpose of the job:
As a Teacher you will be expected to match the characteristics described in the Professional Standards for Teachers and required to fulfil the professional responsibilities which are common to all classroom teachers.

You will be responsible for making an impact on the education progress of students and improving the standards of learning and raising levels of student achievement for all students in the school.

Key responsibilities will include:

• To ensure that students experience an educational programme that is personalised to their needs, developing their skills and abilities
• Ensuring lessons are appropriately planned, delivered, and reviewed meeting the learning needs of all students
• To foster a positive working environment in the curriculum area that supports students’ learning
• Lead, develop and enhance the teaching practice (or work) of others
• Take an active role in the day to day management of the school
• Ensure effective liaison with internal and external support agencies
• Make an active contribution to the school’s ongoing self-evaluation process

To find out more about the full responsibilities of the role and/or to ensure you meet the essential criteria, please review the attached job description.

All school staff are expected to share the Trust’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Specific safeguarding responsibilities are detailed in the attached job description.

Working for Prospere Learning Trust

Great schools thrive because of the great people in them. We invest in our staff to achieve their full potential and offer a range of benefits including.

• High quality CPD for all roles
• Bupa Level 1 Health Plan - annual cash back allowance for a range of every day health care expenses
• Generous Pension Contribution - over 26% for teachers and over 17% for support staff
• Good holidays – teachers as per School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document; non-teachers receive 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days with 5 years' service
• Cyclescheme - save up to 39% on a bike and accessories and get Strava for free
• Employee Assistance Programmes - including access to free counselling and 24/7 helplines
• Credit Union - regular savings, Christmas saving scheme and access to affordable loans
• Flexible working options - we're happy to talk flexible working where possible
• Mental Health First Aid in every school
• Blue Light Card - discounts on holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and many more
• bYond cashback card - spend smarter with a prepaid cashback card for your everyday purchases

Visit our website to learn more about our Trust: prospere.org.uk

Prospect House Primary School

Prospect House is a new free special primary school in Higher Blackley, North Manchester. The school is the first school in the Trust to be open north of the city offering places for children with very significant learning needs and other associated additional needs, aged 3 – 11 years old. The brand new purpose built site offers specialist facilities including a state-of-the-art hydropool including changing room to pool hoisting, ASC friendly classrooms and corridors, Food Technology Room, Library, Immersive Learning Room, Sensory Regulation Room, Parent Room, Pets as Therapy Dogs (Alfie and Ovie) and two KuneKune Pigs (Sebastian and Dolores).

Prospect House was graded as outstanding in all areas by Ofsted,

‘Prospect House provides an inspiring learning environment in which pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities flourish. Pupils are extremely happy and safe. Leaders and staff have created a respectful and nurturing school where everybody matters.’ Ofsted 2023

Visit our website to learn more about our school community: https://www.prospecthouse.school/

Job Application Information

Please apply using the online application form; incomplete applications may not be considered. CVs are not accepted. Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

As per Keeping Children Safe in Education, we conduct online searches on shortlisted candidates to identify any relevant issues for interview discussion. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit a self-disclosure declaration, declaring any relevant convictions, adult cautions or other matters which may affect your suitability to work with children. Information will be provided on where to seek guidance on whether certain offences are now protected and should not be disclosed within the self-disclosure form.

Under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 all positions within the School are exempt. Therefore, we are entitled to carry out Enhanced Disclosure checks for all staff and volunteers. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relating to children.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; we do not sponsor visa applications. If you’ve lived or worked outside the UK in the last five years, additional information will be required. Job offers are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks, including references.

Safeguarding Commitment

All schools within the Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

Equality Statement

Prospere Learning Trust values diversity and welcomes applications from all candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.

For application packs or support, contact us at 0161 527 7953 or [e-mail].