Teacher - Targeted & Transitional Support

Teaching Vacancies; Manchester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable education provider in Manchester is seeking a dedicated SEND and Adaptive Provision Teacher to enhance the learning experiences of students with complex needs. Responsibilities include developing adaptive teaching strategies, providing targeted support to those with significant SEMH needs, and effectively collaborating with pastoral teams. This permanent position offers a chance to make a real impact on student engagement and progress within the classroom environment.

Benefits

High quality CPD for all roles

Bupa Level 1 Health Plan

Generous Pension Contribution

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programmes

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status required.
• Experience with students with SEND and SEMH needs essential.
• Ability to implement adaptive and trauma-informed teaching strategies.

Responsibilities

• Provide adaptive teaching across core curriculum areas.
• Lead small-group and one-to-one provision.
• Model trauma-informed, relational practice.

Skills

Adaptive teaching

Ability to support severely absent students

Collaboration with SEND and pastoral teams

Trauma-informed practice

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Relevant special education qualifications

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a SEND and Adaptive Provision Teacher to join our fantastic team at MEA Central.

Core Purpose

To lead high-quality teaching, targeted intervention and flexible, needs-led provision for students with complex SEND, significant SEMH needs, extended absence, or who require structured reintegration back into mainstream lessons. Also students with barriers to learning, and a range of vulnerabilities.

This is a permanent position on Teaching Terms MPS-UPS.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide adaptive teaching across core curriculum areas
• Lead small-group and one-to-one provision, combining timetabled support with responsive, high-need intervention
• Stabilise and support learners in crisis or dysregulation
• Deliver short-term respite teaching that maintains academic continuity
• Oversee return-to-lesson plans and reintegration pathways
• Support severely absent students with catch-up, confidence building and re-engagement
• Work collaboratively with SEND, pastoral and safeguarding teams to ensure safe, consistent provision
• Track progress, attendance and engagement precisely
• Model trauma-informed, relational practice

Expected Impact

• Improved engagement and stability for high-needs learners
• Reduced lesson removals and crisis incidents
• More successful and sustainable reintegration into mainstream
• Greater attendance, belonging and progress for severely absent students
• Increased capacity across the Inclusion and Pastoral teams
• Strengthened alignment with the 2025 Ofsted framework (inclusion, adaptation, strong foundations)
• Maintaining inclusivity without a Skyline/Removal base

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.

To be considered please submit your online application by Tuesday 9th December. Interviews will take place on Tuesday 16th December.

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.

What the school offers its staff

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 everyday health care expenses
• Generous Pension Contribution – over 26% for teachers and over 17% for support staff
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days with 5 years’ service
• Cycle scheme – 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

MEA Central

MEA Central is a thriving 11-16 secondary school in South Manchester, driven by the mission, “A fantastic future for all.” We focus on removing barriers to student success, combining high expectations with warmth and encouragement. Our values of Citizenship, Achievement, and Participation, along with a belief in the power of language, help develop confident, socially responsible young adults.

We offer a challenging, knowledge-rich curriculum to prepare students for GCSEs, further education, and life beyond. Our high expectations are matched by efforts to ignite intellectual passions, fostering autonomous, fulfilled learners. Beyond academics, our exceptional pastoral care and extensive extra-curricular program ensure students gain cultural capital and succeed in areas like sport, music, drama, and community activities.

MEA Central has been graded as good by Ofsted.

“Pupils at Manchester Enterprise Academy Central are incredibly proud and happy to be a part of a diverse and respectful community. Everyone can be themselves. Pupils are considerate of one another. They do their best to model the school's core values. They strive to work hard, be kind and take part.”

Visit our website to learn more about our school community: https://www.meacentral.org.uk/

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.

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 support please contact us on 0161 527 7953 or email [e-mail]