Jobs in Rochdale, United Kingdom

SEND Teacher - Rochdale (Full-Time, Permanent)

Job Title: SEND Teacher (PMLD & Complex Needs)

Area: Rochdale, Manchester

Start Date: ASAP - September 2025

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: MPS/UPS + SEN Allowance (dependent on experience and responsibilities)

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:00pm

Are you a passionate, dedicated SEND Teacher ready to make a lasting difference? Join a vibrant, specialist school in Rochdale that supports students aged 11-19 with a wide range of complex learning needs, including Autism, PMLD, and physical or sensory impairments. Our school is more than a classroom—it\'s a nurturing, inclusive community where every pupil is valued and empowered to thrive. You\'ll work alongside a committed team of teachers, support staff, and therapists who share your passion for unlocking potential, fostering independence, and celebrating every achievement, big or small.

• Deliver high-quality, personalised teaching for pupils across KS2-KS4, with a focus on PMLD and complex needs
• Plan, adapt, and differentiate engaging lessons to meet EHCP outcomes, developmental milestones, and sensory requirements
• Support pupils\' holistic development—academic, social, emotional, and communication skills
• Collaborate closely with the SENCO, learning support staff, therapists, and families to provide a consistent and effective approach
• Monitor pupil progress, contribute to reports, and participate in multidisciplinary team meetings

• Deliver high-quality, personalised teaching for pupils across KS2-KS4, with a focus on PMLD and complex needs
• Plan, adapt, and differentiate engaging lessons to meet EHCP outcomes, developmental milestones, and sensory requirements
• Support pupils\' holistic development—academic, social, emotional, and communication skills
• Collaborate with the SENCO, learning support staff, therapists, and families to provide a consistent and effective approach
• Monitor pupil progress, contribute to reports, and participate in multidisciplinary team meetings

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Experience teaching in an SEN or PMLD setting, or strong SEND knowledge within mainstream education
• A calm, resilient, and empathetic approach to behaviour management and complex needs
• Passion for inclusive education and a commitment to supporting every pupil\'s progress
• Creativity, patience, and ability to develop personalised, meaningful learning experiences

• Hold the Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service (or be willing to apply)
• Provide two professional child-related references

This is a full-time, permanent role starting ASAP in September 2025. ECTs and experienced SEND teachers are welcome to apply.

Please submit your up-to-date CV to be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency for this vacancy. All candidates will be required to pass safeguarding and vetting checks.

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