Teacher (SEN)

Prospere; Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospect House Primary Specialist School is seeking an experienced SEN teacher to join during a fixed‑term maternity cover from October 2026 until August 2027. The role focuses on delivering a highly personalised curriculum for pupils with severe, profound and complex needs, aligned to EHCP outcomes.

You will work within a specialist provision, collaborating with therapists, families and external agencies to continuously improve practice and provide an inspiring learning environment for children.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience working with pupils with severe, profound and/or complex learning difficulties.
• Understanding of communication needs, sensory regulation and personalised curriculum design.
• Passion for embedding an "I can do" culture.
• Desire to influence practice beyond one’s own classroom.
• Thrives in a collaborative, reflective and values‑driven environment.
• Consistently strong classroom practice, reflective, resilient and solutions‑focused.
• Builds positive relationships with pupils, families and multi‑agency professionals.
• Contributes to whole‑school improvement and collaborative working.
• Belief that every child can achieve.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a highly personalised curriculum tailored to individual EHCP outcomes.
• Plan, teach and assess learning in line with pupils’ complex needs.
• Create a safe, inclusive and inspiring classroom environment.
• Support and model effective specialist practice.
• Work closely with therapists, families and external agencies.
• Contribute to self‑evaluation and continuous school improvement.

Skills

SEN experience

Personalised curriculum design

Collaborative working

Strong classroom practice

Relationships with pupils and families

Job description

Overview

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Teacher (SEN) to join our team at Prospect House Primary Specialist School. This is a fixed‑term, full‑time role to cover maternity leave. The salary is on teaching terms offering MPS‑UPS plus SEN allowance, starting in October 2026 until August 2027.

Prospect House is a specialist learning community built on belief, ambition and respect. Our environment is designed around the needs of our pupils and the expertise of our staff.

The Opportunity

As pupil numbers increase, we are seeking an experienced and confident SEN teacher who is ready to contribute to and help shape our high‑quality specialist provision in a growing school.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience working with pupils with severe, profound and/or complex learning difficulties
• Understanding of communication needs, sensory regulation and personalised curriculum design
• Passion for embedding an "I can do" culture
• Desire to influence practice beyond one’s own classroom
• Thrives in a collaborative, reflective and values‑driven environment
• Consistently strong classroom practice, reflective, resilient and solutions‑focused
• Builds positive relationships with pupils, families and multi‑agency professionals
• Contributes to whole‑school improvement and collaborative working
• Belief that every child can achieve

Responsibilities

• Deliver a highly personalised curriculum tailored to individual EHCP outcomes
• Plan, teach and assess learning in line with pupils’ complex needs
• Create a safe, inclusive and inspiring classroom environment
• Support and model effective specialist practice
• Work closely with therapists, families and external agencies
• Contribute to self‑evaluation and continuous school improvement

Benefits and Commitment

• High expectations for every child, achievement and success for all
• Strong culture of respect and wellbeing for staff and pupils
• Meaningful, personalised learning that prepares children for life beyond school
• True partnership with families
• Collaborative professional practice

We actively promote spiritual, moral, social and cultural development and fundamental British values, preparing our pupils not just for the next stage of education, but for life in the wider community. We value staff as professionals and provide opportunities to contribute, lead, innovate and develop specialist expertise.

Safeguarding Commitment

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.

Equality Statement

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